| Southeast Asian Biodiversity in Crisis Contributor(s): Sodhi, Navjot S. (Author), Brook, Barry W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1107403138 ISBN-13: 9781107403130 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $53.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General - History | Asia - Southeast Asia - Nature | Ecology |
| Dewey: 333.750 |
| Series: Cambridge Tropical Biology |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 6" W x 9" (0.67 lbs) 204 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The biodiversity of Southeast Asia is gravely imperilled by massive habitat modifications, forest fires and the overexploitation of wildlife. This book contains the first comprehensive determination of the current state of the region's terrestrial biotas and highlights the primary drivers responsible for the grave threat to its unique and rich biodiversity. Although the looming biodiversity disaster demands tangible actions, it will continue to be constrained by such socioeconomic variables as rampant poverty and lack of infrastructure. Any realistic solution should involve a shared multi-pronged strategy--political, socioeconomic and scientific. |