Southeast Asian biodiversity in crisis
By: Navjot S. Sodhi, Barry W. Brook.
Contributors: Brook, Barry W.
Series: Cambridge tropical biology series
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Cambridge, UK; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 190
Subjects: Biological diversity -- Southeast Asia.
Description: "The biodiversity of Southeast Asia is in great danger as a result of massive habitat modifications, forest fires and the overexploitation of wildlife. This book provides the first comprehensive review of the current state of Southeast Asia's terrestrial biotas and highlights the primary drivers responsible for the grave threat to the region's unique and rich biodiversity."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-183) and index.