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Encyclopedia of Biological Invasions
Rejman Simberloff D
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Hardback. Illuminates a topic at the forefront of global ecology - biological invasions, or organisms that come to live in the wrong place. This title addresses various aspects of this subject at a global level - including invasions by animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria - in succinct, alphabetically arranged articles. Editor(s): Simberloff, Daniel; Rejmanek, Marcel. Series: Encyclopedias of the Natural World. Num Pages: 792 pages, 400 color illustrations, 58 tables. BIC Classification: GBC; PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 223 x 49. Weight in Grams: 2798. Series: Encyclopedias of the Natural World. 792 pages, Illustrations, maps. Editor(s): Simberloff, Daniel; Rejmanek, Marcel. Illuminates a topic at the forefront of global ecology - biological invasions, or organisms that come to live in the wrong place. This title addresses various aspects of this subject at a global level - including invasions by animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria - in succinct, alphabetically arranged articles. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: GBC; PSAF; RNC. Dimension: 279 x 223 x 49. Weight: 2798.
This pioneering encyclopedia illuminates a topic at the forefront of global ecology - biological invasions, or organisms that come to live in the wrong place. Written by leading scientists from around the world, "Encyclopedia of Biological Invasions" addresses all aspects of this subject at a global level - including invasions by animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria - in succinct, alphabetically arranged articles. Scientifically uncompromising, yet clearly written and free of jargon, the volume encompasses fields of study including biology, demography, geography, ecology, evolution, sociology, and natural history. Featuring many cross-references, suggestions for further reading, illustrations, an appendix of the world's ... Read more
This pioneering encyclopedia illuminates a topic at the forefront of global ecology - biological invasions, or organisms that come to live in the wrong place. Written by leading scientists from around the world, "Encyclopedia of Biological Invasions" addresses all aspects of this subject at a global level - including invasions by animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria - in succinct, alphabetically arranged articles. Scientifically uncompromising, yet clearly written and free of jargon, the volume encompasses fields of study including biology, demography, geography, ecology, evolution, sociology, and natural history. Featuring many cross-references, suggestions for further reading, illustrations, an appendix of the world's ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
792
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Series
Encyclopedias of the Natural World
Condition
New
Weight
2798g
Number of Pages
792
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520264212
SKU
V9780520264212
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About Rejman Simberloff D
Daniel Simberloff is Nancy Gore Hunger Professor of Environmental Studies in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His previous books include Ecological Communities: Conceptual Issues and the Evidence and Strangers in Paradise: Impact and Management of Nonindigenous Species in Florida. Marcel Rejmanek is Professor in the Department of Evolution and Ecology at the ... Read more
Reviews for Encyclopedia of Biological Invasions
"A sumptuous tome of considerable worth. This work is highly recommended ... on a most fascinating topic that affects us all in an accessible and engaging way."
Gareth J. Johnson Emerald "A complete introduction to the field of invasion biology... a good investment for every ecologist." Basic & Applied Ecology "Simberloff and Rejmanek's Encyclopedia gets high scores for access ... Read more
Gareth J. Johnson Emerald "A complete introduction to the field of invasion biology... a good investment for every ecologist." Basic & Applied Ecology "Simberloff and Rejmanek's Encyclopedia gets high scores for access ... Read more