Global biodiversity assessment / V.H. Heywood, executive editor ; R.T. Watson, chair.

Cambridge ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 1995.

x, 1,140 pages : illustrations, maps ; 30 cm

"Published for the United Nations Environment Programme."

Introduction / V.H. Heywood, I. Baste -- Characterization of biodiversity / F.A. Bisby -- Magnitude and distribution of biodiversity / D.L. Hawksworth, M.T. Kalin-Arroyo -- Generation, maintenance and loss of biodiversity / R. Barbault, S.D. Sastrapradja -- Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning: basic principles / H.A. Mooney, J. Lubchenco, R. Dirzo, O.E. Sala -- Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning: ecosystem analyses / H.A. Mooney, J. Lubchenco, R. Dirzo, O.E. Sala -- Inventorying and monitoring of biodiversity / N.E. Stork, M.J. Samways -- The resource base for biodiversity assessments / D.L. Hawksworth -- Data and information management and communication / S. Olivieri, J. Harrison, J.R. Busby -- Biotechnology / B. Barlow, G.T. Tzotzos -- Human influences on biodiversity / J.A. McNeely, M. Gadgil, C. Leveque, C. Padoch, K. Redford -- Economic values of biodiversity / C. Perrings -- Measures for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of its components / K. Miller, M.H. Allegretti, N. Johnson, B. Jonsson.

Includes bibliographical references and index.