Author: Hewett Cottrell WatsonPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Compendium of the Cybele Britannica
Author: Hewett Cottrell WatsonPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Catalogue
Author: Bernard Quaritch (Firm)Publisher:
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Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 982
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Author: Bernard Quaritch (Firm)Publisher:
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Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 1062
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Geographical Guide to Floras of the World
Author: Sidney Fay BlakePublisher:
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Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 748
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The Correspondence of Charles Darwin: Volume 18, 1870
Author: Charles DarwinPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521768896
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 659
Book Description
The year leading up to the publication of Descent of Man, Darwin's first treatment of human evolution.
Invasive and Introduced Plants and Animals
Author: Ian D. RotherhamPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134061951
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
There have been many well-publicized cases of invasive species of plants and animals, often introduced unintentionally but sometimes on purpose, causing widespread ecological havoc. Examples of such alien invasions include pernicious weeds such as Japanese knotweed, an introduced garden ornamental which can grow through concrete, the water hyacinth which has choked tropical waterways, and many introduced animals which have out-competed and displaced local fauna. This book addresses the broader context of invasive and exotic species, in terms of the perceived threats and environmental concerns which surround alien species and ecological invasions. As a result of unprecedented scales of environmental change, combined with rapid globalisation, the mixing of cultures and diversity, and fears over biosecurity and bioterrorism, the known impacts of particular invasions have been catastrophic. However, as several chapters show, reactions to some exotic species, and the justifications for interventions in certain situations, including biological control by introduced natural enemies, rest uncomfortably with social reactions to ethnic cleansing and persecution perpetrated across the globe. The role of democracy in deciding and determining environmental policy is another emerging issue. In an increasingly multicultural society this raises huge questions of ethics and choice. At the same time, in order to redress major ecological losses, the science of reintroduction of native species has also come to the fore, and is widely accepted by many in nature conservation. However, with questions of where and when, and with what species or even species analogues, reintroductions are acceptable, the topic is hotly debated. Again, it is shown that many decisions are based on values and perceptions rather than objective science. Including a wide range of case studies from around the world, his book raises critical issues to stimulate a much wider debate.
Irish Topographical Botany
Author: Robert Lloyd PraegerPublisher:
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Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 630
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Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy
Author: Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy
Author: Royal Irish AcademyPublisher:
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Category : Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Includes also Minutes of [the] Proceedings, and Report of [the] President and Council for the year, separately published 1965/66- as its Annual report.
The Flora of Berkshire
Author: George Claridge DrucePublisher:
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Category : Botanists
Languages : en
Pages : 864
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