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UNINA9910818889603321 |
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Invasive and introduced plants and animals : human perceptions, attitudes, and approaches to management / / edited by Ian D. Rotherham and Robert A. Lambert |
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London ; ; Washington, D.C. : , : Earthscan, , 2011 |
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ISBN |
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1-134-06202-8 |
0-203-52575-2 |
1-283-88730-4 |
1-134-06195-1 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (735 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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LambertRobert A |
RotherhamIan D |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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"Earthscan publishes in association with the International Institute for Environment and Development." |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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pt. I. Setting the scene -- pt. II. Attitudes and perceptions -- pt. III. Case studies and case histories -- pt. IV. The way ahead : conclusions and challenges. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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 environmenta |
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