Biodiversity II: Understanding and Protecting Our Biological Resources (Paperback)

by A Joseph Henry Press book (Author), Marjorie L. Reaka-Kudla (Editor), Don E. Wilson (Editor), Edward O. Wilson (Editor)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
The groundbreaking Biodiversity (LJ 4/1/88) was responsible for introducing the term into the common parlance and for dramatically increasing awareness of the plight of the world's dwindling biological resources. The 33 chapters in the current multiauthored volume provide not only a comprehensive ten-year update on the state of the art of biodiversity but also proceed even further than the 1988 book in suggesting concrete and cost-effective solutions to the biodiversity crisis. Biodiversity II, with its longer and more technical chapters, may be slightly less lay reader-friendly than the original, but the inclusion in the new work of 70 color photos greatly enhances its attractiveness. Imperative for all academic and large public libraries and for all sizable environmental collections.?Lynn C. Badger, Univ. of Florida Lib., Gainesville
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description
In "Biodiversity", Edward O. Wilson warned of the dangers of altering and destroying our environment. "Biodiversity II" explores new strategies for quantifying, understanding, and protecting biodiversity. It also explores ecosystem restoration, sustainable development, and agricultural impact and reinforces the idea that conservation of our biological resources is within reach Pub: 5/97.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Joseph Henry Press; 2nd edition (September 16, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0309055849
• ISBN-13: 978-0309055840
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,277,817 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable addition to the "biodiversity" bookshelf, October 21, 1998

By	Osha Gray Davidson (Phoenix, AZ. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Biodiversity II: Understanding and Protecting Our Biological Resources (Hardcover)

"Biodiverity II" is a fascinating and important collection of essays on nearly every facet of biodiversity. What makes this book so rich is that each essay is written by the leading expert in his or her field. And you don't need to be a scientist to enjoy Biodiversity II--I'm not, and I found it very accessible.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for Environmental Economists, April 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Biodiversity II: Understanding and Protecting Our Biological Resources (Hardcover)

This is a book that every environmental economist should have in collection. It covers a wide range of issues from the many aspects of biodiversity to its assessment and conservation. Its content is systematic and somewhat technical, and yet accessible for non-biologists. I use this book as an aid for research, and I've found that the case studies to be quite helpful.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for Environmental Economists, April 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Biodiversity II: Understanding and Protecting Our Biological Resources (Hardcover)

This is book that every environmental economist should have in collection. It covers a wide range of issues from the many aspects of biodiversity to its assessment and conservation. Its content is systematic and somewhat technical, and yet accessible for non-biologists. I use this book as an aid for research, and I've found that the case studies to be quite helpful.