Book ID: 66248
Takacs, David
The Idea of Biodiversity: Philosophies of Paradise.1996. XIX,393 p.gr8vo.Hardcover.
Contents: Tensions at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, andConservation/ The Making of Biodiversity/ Why and Whence the Term' Biodiversity' ? / Examining Biodiversity: Science Studies MeetsEnvironmental History/ Values/ Costa Rica's National Institute ofBiodiversity (INBio): Biodiversidad Central/ Edward O. Wilson/Conclusions.