Biodiversity conservation : a very short introduction / David W. Macdonald.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Macdonald, David W. (David Whyte), author.

Series:

Very short introductions ; 738.

Very short introductions ; 738

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biodiversity conservation.

Physical Description:

xxvii, 212 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps ; 18 cm.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2023]

Summary:

Biodiversity, the diversity of life, is not only fascinating and beautiful, it is the engine of all the world's natural cycles, and the source of many of the resources on which humanity depends. Biodiversity conservation is, therefore, everyone's concern. In this Very Short Introduction, David W. Macdonald introduces the concept of biodiversity and the basic biological processes that it involves--evolutionary, ecological, and behavioural. He considers the various threats to biodiversity, their impacts, and some of the solutions to the problems, concluding by considering the future of biodiversity conservation--back cover.

Contents:

Part 1: Setting the scene : 1. What is biodiversity, and why does it matter?

2. What's the problem?

3. What is the purpose of biodiversity conservation?

Part 2: The Big Five : 4. Invasive species

5. The trade in wildlife

6. Wildlife disease

7. Human-wildlife conflict

8. Climate change

Part 3: The way ahead : 9. Who pays, and how?

10. What next?

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-200) and index.

ISBN:

0199592276

9780199592272

OCLC:

1365050000