| Understanding Biodiversity Contributor(s): Zeigler, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275994597 ISBN-13: 9780275994594 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $74.25 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2007 Annotation: The idea of "biodiversity" has become increasingly important for those who wish to preserve and protect the varieties of life on Earth. While most works on biodiversity look at only three components-the diversity of genes, of species, and of ecosystems-Understanding Biodiversity examines the diversity of life in all of its manifestations. The living world is diverse in many ways. Animals and plants vary greatly in their size and shape, in their behavior, in how they reproduce, in how they sense the surrounding world. Understanding Biodiversity argues that there are many ways in which biodiversity has an intrinsic value - for humans, and for the living world as a whole - and that biodiversity should be better understood and appreciated by everyone, not just those in the scientific community. Only through such comprehension and appreciation will we come to value and protect biodiversity more than we do now. Humanity can only gain from such an expanded view. In addition to discussing the importance of understanding biodiversity, the author provides examples and explanations of the variety of diversities: Diversity "Within" Species Diversity "Above" the Species Level Genetic Diversity Diversity of Ecosystems and Ecological Interactions Four Billion Years of Temporal Diversity Morphological Diversity Metabolic Diversity Sensory Diversity Reproductive & Sexual Diversity Life Cycle Diversity Behavioral & Cultural Diversity |
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| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Biological Diversity - Science | Life Sciences - Biology |
| Dewey: 577 |
| LCCN: 2007000072 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.45" W x 9.57" (1.01 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The idea of biodiversity has become increasingly important for those who wish to preserve and protect the varieties of life on Earth. While most works on biodiversity look at only three components-the diversity of genes, of species, and of ecosystems-Understanding Biodiversity examines the diversity of life in all of its manifestations. The living world is diverse in many ways. Animals and plants vary greatly in their size and shape, in their behavior, in how they reproduce, in how they sense the surrounding world. Understanding Biodiversity argues that there are many ways in which biodiversity has an intrinsic value - for humans, and for the living world as a whole - and that biodiversity should be better understood and appreciated by everyone, not just those in the scientific community. Only through such comprehension and appreciation will we come to value and protect biodiversity more than we do now. Humanity can only gain from such an expanded view. |