Biodiversity : a biology of numbers and difference / edited by Kevin J. Gaston.
| Other author | Gaston, Kevin J. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford ; Cambridge, MA : Blackwell Science, ©1996. |
| Description | x, 396 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | What is biodiversity? / Kevin J. Gaston -- The Genetics of biological diversity: from varieties to species / James Mallet -- Comparing character diversity among biotas / Paul H. Williams and Chris J. Humphries -- Species richness: measure and measurement / Kevin J. Gaston -- Defining and measuring functional aspects of biodiversity / Neo D. Martinez -- Diversity and higher levels of organization / James A. Drake [et al.] -- Spatial and temporal patterns of genetic diversity / Bruno Baur and Bernhard Schmid -- Spatial patterns in taxonomic diversity / Kevin J. Gaston and Paul H. Williams -- Temporal changes in biodiversity: detecting patterns and identifying causes / Sean Nee, Timothy G. Barraclough and Paul H. Harvey -- Spatial and temporal patterns in functional diversity / Scott L. Collins and Tracy L. Benning -- Does biodiversity matter? Evaluating the case for conserving species / William E. Kunin and John H. Lawton -- Identifying priorities for the conservation of biodiversity: systematic biological criteria within a socio-political framework / R.I. Vane-Wright -- Managing biodiversity / Madhav Gadgil -- Biodivesity and global change / Rik Leemans. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 95020924 |
| ISBN | 0865428042 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QH75 .B523 1996 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |