The problem of disappearing species : how many species?; species under threat; what are species good for?; utilitarian benefits of species preservation; disappearing species : the economics of natural resources; political and legal dimensions of species conservation

Tropical moist forests : patterns of exploitation; role of multinational corporations, international aid agencies

Comprehensive strategy for conservation of species : zoos, parks and other protection measures : how many make enough?; economic factors : problems and opportunities; legal and political options; what developing countries can do for the global heritage; what developed countries can do for the global heritage; conservation of species and the new world order.