The work of nature : how the diversity of life sustains us
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General Shelving - 3rd Floor
GE195 .B36 1997
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GE195 .B36 1997
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| General Shelving - 3rd Floor | GE195 .B36 1997 | On Shelf |
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Book
Physical Desc
xix, 263 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
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General Note
"A project of SCOPE, the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
In The Work of Nature, noted science writer Yvonne Baskin examines the threats posed to humans by the loss of biodiversity. She summarizes and explains key findings from the ecological sciences, highlighting examples from around the world where shifts in species have affected the provision of clean air, pure water, fertile soils, lush landscapes, and stable natural communities. Distilling and bringing to life the work of the world's leading ecologists, The Work of Nature.
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Is the first book of its kind to clearly explain the practical consequences of declining biodiversity on ecosystem health and functioning.
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SACFinal081324
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Baskin, Y. (1997). The work of nature: how the diversity of life sustains us . Island Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Baskin, Yvonne. 1997. The Work of Nature: How the Diversity of Life Sustains Us. Washington, D.C.: Island Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Baskin, Yvonne. The Work of Nature: How the Diversity of Life Sustains Us Washington, D.C.: Island Press, 1997.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Baskin, Y. (1997). The work of nature: how the diversity of life sustains us. Washington, D.C.: Island Press.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Baskin, Yvonne. The Work of Nature: How the Diversity of Life Sustains Us Island Press, 1997.
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