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Insect Conservation: Past, Present and Prospects
Tim R. . Ed(S): New
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Description for Insect Conservation: Past, Present and Prospects
Paperback. This is the first account of the incorporation of insects in considerations of conservation, tracing the genesis of the discipline and its acceptance as a component of biodiversity conservation. Covers current and future scenarios and priorities for progress. Editor(s): New, Tim R. Num Pages: 436 pages, 10 black & white tables, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 682.
The history of interest and practice in insect conservation is summarised and traced through contributions from many of the leaders in the discipline, to provide the first broad global account of how insects have become incorporated into considerations of conservation. The essays collectively cover the genesis and development of insect conservation, emphasising its strong foundation within the northern temperate regions and the contrasts with much of the rest of the world. Major present-day scenarios are discussed, together with possible developments and priorities in insect conservation for the future.
The history of interest and practice in insect conservation is summarised and traced through contributions from many of the leaders in the discipline, to provide the first broad global account of how insects have become incorporated into considerations of conservation. The essays collectively cover the genesis and development of insect conservation, emphasising its strong foundation within the northern temperate regions and the contrasts with much of the rest of the world. Major present-day scenarios are discussed, together with possible developments and priorities in insect conservation for the future.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
436
Condition
New
Number of Pages
436
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400795372
SKU
V9789400795372
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Insect Conservation: Past, Present and Prospects
“New's Insect Conservation: Past, Present and Prospects, gives the reader … a sweeping vision of the history, present-day research, and future directions of insect conservation. … the authors explore the pitfalls and challenges of insect conservation and present new directions for the discipline to take. … It succeeds wonderfully in providing an in-depth coverage of the field of insect conservation, ... Read more