Biological Diversity

Reviews / Votes

"Overall, this is a collection of papers that arerealistic yet optimistic about the future and proposes positivesolutions to the many problems of current fisheries." (The Quarterly Review of Biology, 1 March2013)"In conclusion, this sizeable book is worth every page. It demandsslow, steady reading. The writing style is very easy for even anon-science student to read and understand, especially thoseconcerned with environmental conservation and protection. Thefigures are helpful with caricatures drawn to make the reading morefun. And the best thing about the book is that it satisfies all therelated queries one may have about the topic, from its history topolitics to biology to physics." (International Journal ofEnvironmental Studies, 21 February 2012) "I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed by it, and feel itshould find a place in the non-fiction best-seller lists."(Biodivers Conserv, 2011) "Paul Hatcher and Nick Battey have clearly taken thesignificance of this role to heart, putting a great deal of thoughtinto how to engage their target audience; namely under-graduateswishing to learn about their topic." (Taylor & Francis, 24November 2011) "The figures are helpful with caricatures drawn to make thereading more fun. And the best thing about the book is that itsatisfies all the related queries one may have about the topic,from its history to politics to biology to physics." (InternationalJournal of Environmental Sciences, 1 February 2012) "This title is appropriate for undergraduate students in manydisciplines, including biology. It will also be useful for readersinterested in the ways human interact with other species. SummingUp: Recommended. All readership levels." (Choice, 1 November2011)