02849oam 2200661I 450 991045299350332120200520144314.00-203-52575-21-283-88730-41-134-06195-110.4324/9780203525753 (CKB)2550000000710499(EBL)1099101(OCoLC)823389186(SSID)ssj0000783550(PQKBManifestationID)11503781(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000783550(PQKBWorkID)10752890(PQKB)10895319(OCoLC)822565535(MiAaPQ)EBC1099101(PPN)229882625(Au-PeEL)EBL1099101(CaPaEBR)ebr10639205(CaONFJC)MIL419980(OCoLC)822017699(EXLCZ)99255000000071049920180706d2011 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrInvasive and introduced plants and animals human perceptions, attitudes, and approaches to management /edited by Ian D. Rotherham and Robert A. LambertLondon ;Washington, D.C. :Earthscan,2011.1 online resource (735 p.)"Earthscan publishes in association with the International Institute for Environment and Development."0-415-83069-9 1-84971-071-6 Includes bibliographical references and index.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.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 environmentaIntroduced organismsIntroduced organismsCase studiesElectronic books.Introduced organisms.Introduced organisms333.95/23Lambert Robert A878097Rotherham Ian D852124International Institute for Environment and Development.MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910452993503321Invasive and introduced plants and animals1960413UNINA