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Primate Responses to Environmental Change
H. O. . Ed(S): Box
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Description for Primate Responses to Environmental Change
Paperback. Editor(s): Box, H. O. Num Pages: 442 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 712.
This book concerns the various ways that primates respond to environmental change. By studying these patterns of responsiveness we not only gain useful knowledge about the structural, physiological and behavioural propensities of different species, but also acquire important information relating to issues of contemporary concern, such as conservation and the management of animals in the wild as well as in various forms of captivity. For example, there is growing concern among biologists and conser vationists about the influence of habitat destruction, such as logging, on the fitness and survival of wild primates. There is also increased awareness of the need ... Read more
This book concerns the various ways that primates respond to environmental change. By studying these patterns of responsiveness we not only gain useful knowledge about the structural, physiological and behavioural propensities of different species, but also acquire important information relating to issues of contemporary concern, such as conservation and the management of animals in the wild as well as in various forms of captivity. For example, there is growing concern among biologists and conser vationists about the influence of habitat destruction, such as logging, on the fitness and survival of wild primates. There is also increased awareness of the need ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
442
Condition
New
Number of Pages
442
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401053778
SKU
V9789401053778
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99-15
Reviews for Primate Responses to Environmental Change
...I enjoyed reading this book which provides a wealth of information... ATLA; Dr Hilary Box has skilfully edited the contributions of 24 authors from very diverse disciplines to produce a valuable and original book. - Primate Eye; The scope of this book is to approach from different perspectives the various ways in which ... Read more