Biological Diversity (eBook)

Dr Paul Hatcher and Professor Nick Battey, both at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading, UK

Acknowledgements.

Chapter 1 Introduction.

PART 1 EXPLOITED.

Chapter 2 Sargassum and the Sargasso Sea.

Chapter 3 Cephalopods.

Chapter 4 The Honey Bee.

Chapter 5 Sericulture: Silkworms and Mulberries.

Chapter 6 Sugar Cane.

Chapter 7 Legumes.

Chapter 8 The Grapevine.

Chapter 9 The Salmon.

Chapter 10 Oak.

Chapter 11 The Rabbit.

PART 2 EXPLOITERS.

Chapter 12 Malaria.

Chapter 13 Biofouling and the Barnacle.

Chapter 14 Bracken.

Chapter 15 The Locust.

Chapter 16 Plague.

Chapter 17 The Red Kite.

Chapter 18 Parasitic Plants: Mistletoes.

Chapter 19 The Wolf.

Index.

"Overall, this is a collection of papers that are
realistic yet optimistic about the future and proposes positive
solutions to the many problems of current fisheries."
(The Quarterly Review of Biology, 1 March2013)
"In conclusion, this sizeable book is worth every page. It demands
slow, steady reading. The writing style is very easy for even a
non-science student to read and understand, especially those
concerned with environmental conservation and protection. The
figures are helpful with caricatures drawn to make the reading more
fun. And the best thing about the book is that it satisfies all the
related queries one may have about the topic, from its history to
politics to biology to physics." (International Journal of
Environmental Studies, 21 February 2012)

"I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed by it, and feel it
should find a place in the non-fiction best-seller lists."
(Biodivers Conserv, 2011)

"Paul Hatcher and Nick Battey have clearly taken the
significance of this role to heart, putting a great deal of thought
into how to engage their target audience; namely under-graduates
wishing to learn about their topic." (Taylor & Francis, 24
November 2011)

"The figures are helpful with caricatures drawn to make the
reading more fun. And the best thing about the book is that it
satisfies all the related queries one may have about the topic,
from its history to politics to biology to physics." (International
Journal of Environmental Sciences, 1 February 2012)

"This title is appropriate for undergraduate students in many
disciplines, including biology. It will also be useful for readers
interested in the ways human interact with other species. Summing
Up: Recommended. All readership levels." (Choice, 1 November
2011)