Southeast Asian Biodiversity in Crisis

ISBN-13: 9780521839303 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 204 str.

Navjot S. Sodhi; Barry W. Brook

Opis

The biodiversity of Southeast Asia is gravely imperilled by massive habitat modifications, forest fires and the overexploitation of wildlife. This book contains the first comprehensive determination of the current state of the region's terrestrial biotas and highlights the primary drivers responsible for the grave threat to its unique and rich biodiversity. Although the looming biodiversity disaster demands tangible actions, it will continue to be constrained by such socioeconomic variables as rampant poverty and lack of infrastructure. Any realistic solution should involve a shared multi-pronged strategy--political, socioeconomic and scientific.

Recenzje

Review of the hardback: 'Each chapter is a treasure trove of knowledge. … succinct, well-edited and ends with a summary … I strongly recommend you read this book.' Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Dwindling habitats; 2. Biodiversity in a hotspot; 3. Biotic losses and other effects of habitat degradation; 4. Beyond deforestation: additional threats to Southeast Asian biodiversity; 5. The projected future of biodiversity of Southeast Asia; 6. Challenges and options for conservation in the region; References.