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Insect conservation biology

By Michael J. , Samways

Book information

Publisher
Chapman & Hall
Year
1995
ISBN
9780412454400, 0412454408, 9780412634505, 0412634503
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
57 MB (59512666 bytes)
Series
Conservation biology series (Chapman & Hall)
Pages
xv + 384 p.\376
Topic
Biology Ecology
Time added
2018-10-21 11:17:12
Insects -- Ecology;Insect populations;Biodiversity

Description

Preface. Part One: Setting the scene. 1. Global variation in insect variety. 2. Past and present events leading to insect conservation concern. 3. Emergence of insect conservation biology. Part Two: Levels of analysis. 4. Scaling and large-scale issues. 5. The fragmented landscape. 6. The disturbed landscape. 7. Individual insect species and their conservation. Part Three: Entomologists' dilemmas. 8. Insect pest control and insect conservation. 9. Insect conservation ethics. Part Four: Positive action. 10. Insects, the landscape and evaluation. 11. Stopping the loss of individuals, populations, species and landscapes. References. Index.

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