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Biological Invasions : Economic and Environmental Costs of Alien Plant, Animal, and Microbe Species by David Pimentel (2002, Hardcover)
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PublisherCRC Press LLC
ISBN-100849308364
ISBN-139780849308369
eBay Product ID (ePID)2219045
Product Key Features
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameBiological Invasions : Economic and Environmental Costs of Alien Plant, Animal, and Microbe Species
Publication Year2002
SubjectLife Sciences / Ecology, Ecology
TypeTextbook
AuthorDavid Pimentel
Subject AreaNature, Science
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight31.3 Oz
Item Length10.3 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2002-017489
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal577/.18
Table Of ContentIntroduction Non-Native Species in the World, D. Pimentel Australia The Impacts of Alien Plants in Australia, R.H. Groves Non-Indigenous Vertebrates in Australia, M. Bomford and Q. Hart Environmental and Economic Costs of Invertebrate Invasions in Australia, D. Canyon, R. Speare, I. Naumann, and K. Winkel Brazil Alien Plant Pathogens in Brazil, M. Junior British Isles Alien Plants in the British Isles, M. Williamson Economic and Environmental Costs of Alien Vertebrate Species in Britain, P. White and S. Harris Non-Native Invasive Species of Arthropods and Plant Pathogens in the British Isles, D. Pimentel India Alien Plant Pathogens in India, R. Singh and J. Kaur New Zealand Economic Impacts of Weeds in New Zealand, P. Williams and S. Timmins Ecological and Economic Costs of Alien Vertebrates in New Zealand, M. Clout Alien Invertebrates in New Zealand, N. Barlow and S. Goldson The Impact of Exotic Insects in New Zealand, A. Cook, P. Weinstein, and A. Woodward South Africa The Economic Consequences of Alien Plant Invasions: Examples of Impacts and Approaches to Sustainable Management in South Africa, B. van Wilgen, D. M. Richardson, D. Le Maitre, C. Marais, and D. Magadlela Alien Invertebrate Animals in South Africa, L. Lach, M. Picker, J. Colville, M. Allsopp, and C. Griffiths United States Environmental and Economic Costs of Non-Indigenous Species in the United States, D. Pimentel, L. Lach, R. Zuniga, and D. Morrison World Overview Economic and Environmental Threats of Alien Plant, Animal, and Microbe Invasions, D. Pimentel, S. McNair, J. Janecka, J. Wightman, C. Simmonds, C.O'Connell, E. Wong, L. Russel, J. Zern, T. Aquino, and T. Tsomondo World Exotic Diseases, Y. Kim Index
SynopsisBioinvasion is fast becoming one of the world's most costly ecological problems, as it disrupts agriculture, drastically alters ecosystems, spreads disease, and interferes with shipping. The economic and environmental damages from alien plant, animals, and microbes in the United States, British Isles, Australia, South Africa, India, and Brazil account for more than $300 billion per year in damages and control costs. Biological Invasions: Economic and Environmental Costs of Alien Plant, Animal, and Microbe Species assembles detailed information on components of the invasive-species problem from six continents. This volume reconfirms the diverse and unpredictable roles that non-native species assume as they invade new ecosystems: destruction of vital crops and forests, major damages to ecosystems leading to loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and water loss. In addition, it covers the impact of disease organisms on human health and livestock. Information is provided on how the non-native species invade new ecosystems and the subsequent environmental effects of these invading species. Wherever possible, estimates on the economic impacts of the invading species are included. Alien species invasions will continue to be an on-going problem in the future given human population growth, its increased needs, and its movement throughout the world. Biological Invasions will inform scientists, policymakers, and the public on the seriousness of non-native species invasions that cause extinction as well as significant costs to the environment, economy, and public health. About the Editor: David Pimentel is well respected worldwide for a life of work in the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. His research and consulting accomplishments cut across traditional disciplinary boundaries. Dr. Pimentel has served on numerous Presidential Commissions and National Academy of Sciences' Committees and Boards. He has authored nearly 600 scientific publications, written two books, and edited 20 books., Biological Invasions assembles detailed information on components of the invasive species problem from six continents. This volume reconfirms the diverse and unpredictable roles that non-native species assume as they invade new ecosystems including destruction of vital crops and forests and major damages to ecosystems leading to loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and water loss. In addition, it covers the impact of disease organisms on human health and livestock. Information is provided on how the non-native species invade new ecosystems and the subsequent environmental effects of these invading species. Wherever possible, estimates on the economic impacts of the invading species are included.
LC Classification NumberQH353.B57 2002
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