| Publication |
Ahmedabad, Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd., 2006.
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| Description |
268pBrown spine
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| Series |
Wonders of the Indian Wilderness
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| Summary/Abstract |
This book provides a historical background of the discovery of the diversity of India's plants and animals, highlighting milestones in biodiversity conservation. It makes people responsible for conserving the threatened biological heritage and share stories of conservation efforts made. The volume also provides the current stsus of wildlife in the country.
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| Contents |
The evolution of early conservation practices in India
Biodiversity conservation in modern times
A history of Indian botany
The history of zoology in India
The history of forestry in India
Leaders in conservation - the last fifty years
Programmes, instituions and legislations for biodiversity conservation
Biodiversity conservation: current status and future strategies
Epilogue: the spirit of nature
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| Standard Number |
8188204811 Hb.
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