In this steadfast and yet witty guide, biologist John Spicer examines biodiversity, giving the reader an insight into the myriad of organisms that surround us.
Biodiversity: a beginner's guide
โ Scribed by Spicer, John I
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Series
- Oneworld beginners' guides
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Dedication page; Contents; preface; one the wood among which the trees are found; two all creatures that on earth do dwell; three where on earth is biodiversity?; four diversity, extinction and deep time; five crisis? what crisis?; six no such thing as a free lunch; seven leaving the world as you would like to find it; eight the ring of living beauty; further reading and website references; appendix; index.;In this steadfast and yet witty guide, biologist John Spicer examines biodiversity, giving the reader an insight into the myriad of organisms that surround us.
โฆ Table of Contents
Cover
Title page
Copyright page
Dedication page
Contents
preface
one the wood among which the trees are found
two all creatures that on earth do dwell
three where on earth is biodiversity?
four diversity, extinction and deep time
five crisis? what crisis?
six no such thing as a free lunch
seven leaving the world as you would like to find it
eight the ring of living beauty
further reading and website references
appendix
index.
โฆ Subjects
Biodiversity;
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