Biodiversity: A Reference HandbookThis timely volume explores the multiple issues surrounding biological diversity. In addition to an overview of the major issues in biodiversity, this book features a chronology and biographical sketches of important individuals in the field. Readers also will find related statistics, documents, and illustrations, as well as a directory of organizations that includes web site addresses. A glossary and detailed listing of print and electronic sources complete an informative volume that students, librarians, policy makers, environmentalists, and others will welcome as an invaluable addition to academic and public libraries. |
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... Survival International 11-15 Emerald Street London WC1N 3QL England 0171-242-1441 Fax : 0171-242-1771 Web site : http://www.survival.org.uk/ Founded in 1969 , Survival International works with indigenous peoples ' organizations all over ...
... Survival International 11-15 Emerald Street London WC1N 3QL England 0171-242-1441 Fax : 0171-242-1771 Web site : http://www.survival.org.uk/ Founded in 1969 , Survival International works with indigenous peoples ' organizations all over ...
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... survival . Survival in Nature Date : 1990 Length : Series of 5 programs , 26 minutes each Price : Source : $ 275 each or $ 1,195 for the series ( purchase ) ; $ 50 each or $ 160 for the series ( rental ) New Dimension Media Each of the ...
... survival . Survival in Nature Date : 1990 Length : Series of 5 programs , 26 minutes each Price : Source : $ 275 each or $ 1,195 for the series ( purchase ) ; $ 50 each or $ 160 for the series ( rental ) New Dimension Media Each of the ...
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... Survival in Nature ( videotape ) , 217 Survival International , 159–160 Survival of the Fittest ( videotape ) , 217 Sustainable agriculture , 33 , 37-38 , 48 , 147 , 154 , 155–156 Sustainable development , 35 , 38 , 47-48 , 95 ( table ) ...
... Survival in Nature ( videotape ) , 217 Survival International , 159–160 Survival of the Fittest ( videotape ) , 217 Sustainable agriculture , 33 , 37-38 , 48 , 147 , 154 , 155–156 Sustainable development , 35 , 38 , 47-48 , 95 ( table ) ...
Contents
Chronology | 53 |
Biographical Sketches | 71 |
Statistics Illustrations and Documents | 91 |
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