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Charles Perrings (Ed.) - The Economics of Biological Invasions - 9781840643787 - V9781840643787
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The Economics of Biological Invasions

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Biological invasions - the introduction of living organisms beyond their original range - are one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss. They are a major threat to human health and a source of pests and pathogens in the world's farms, forests and fisheries.

The growth of international trade and travel means that more species are being introduced to more places than ever before. This book represents the first concerted effort to understand the economic causes and consequences of biological invasions. The volume discusses the theoretical and methodological issues raised by invasion, including control strategies, modelling options, and ... Read more

The Economics of Biological Invasions provides an important first step towards codification of the advice needed to develop decision rules, tools and protocols for the effective management of invasive biological species.

This volume will be a fascinating read for researchers, academics and students in ecology, economics and environmental science with an interest in the biodiversity problem. The book will also prove to be essential reading for policymakers responsible for health, agriculture, forestry, fisheries and the environment in both developed and developing countries.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Edward Elgar Pub
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781840643787
SKU
V9781840643787
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Charles Perrings (Ed.)
Edited by Charles Perrings, Professor of Environmental Economics, Vice-Chair, Diversitas, Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University, US, Mark Williamson, Professor Emeritus of Biology, University of York, UK and Silvana Dalmazzone, Assistant Professor of Economic Policy, University of Turin, Italy

Reviews for The Economics of Biological Invasions
'. . . anyone interested in biological invasions will learn from this book, and many readers may be inspired to further consideration of economic aspects of invasions.'
Daniel Simberloff, Biodiversity and Conservation 'An interesting book catering perhaps for a more specific audience. It does however provide a somewhat new view of the problems of the field of biological invasions ... Read more

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