The Atlas of Endangered Species
Threatened Plants and Animals of the World
Richard MacKay(Author)
Earthscan Ltd (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 15. February 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-85383-874-3 (ISBN)
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Description
The world is facing a cataclysmic extinction - up to a fifth of all living species may have ceased to exist within a generation. This atlas provides a reference to the species under threat and their habitats. With global maps, regional maps to illuminate various aspects, colour photographs of rare creatures, and case studies, it explains what is going on and why it is so important. Topics covering include: prehistory, early habitat loss and extinctions, measuring biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, ecosystems and their communities, conservation and sustainable development, planned reintroductions, trade and protected species, and endangered species. Features include: identification of species and genera, their status, definitions of all crucial terms, the value and use of threatened varieties, analysis of the main threats, and a fact file.
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Edition
2nd ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
maps, colour photographs, tables, figures, further reading index
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 176 mm
Weight
338 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85383-874-3 (9781853838743)
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Richard MacKay
The Atlas of Endangered Species
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09/2005
Earthscan Ltd
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Person
Richard Mackay is Environmental Officer at the University of Cambridge. His specialisms are ecological issues and sustainable development. His work includes wildlife audits for nature reserves and formulating environmental policies for major companies
Content
Introduction - Part I: Extinction is Forever - Part II: Fragile Regions - Part III: Ecosystems - Part IV: Endangered Plants and Trees - Part V: Endangered Birds - Part VI: Endangered Animals - Part VII: Assisting Survival - World Table, Fact File, Further reading, Index