http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
x, 166 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Meeting today's environmental challenges requires a new way of thinking about the intricate dependencies between humans and nature. This book provides readers with a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of ecological science and their applicat.
Ecosystem conservation : the need for ecological science -- The science of ecology -- Climate-template for global biodiversity -- Ecological limits and the size of populations -- Viability of threatened species -- Biodiversity and habitat fragmentation -- The web of life : connections in space and time -- Ecosystem services of biodiversity -- Protecting biological diversity and ecosystem -- The good of a species : toward a science-based ecosystem conservation ethic.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-151) and index.
Foundations of contemporary environmental studies