Global biodiversity assessment Author Heywood V.H., Watson, R.T.(eds) Date 1995 Source IUCN (ID: MON-056057) Publisher | Place of publication Cambridge University Press | Cambridge, UK ISBN 0 521 56481 6 Pages 1140 p. Document type Monography/book Language English Field of application International Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Biotechnology Abstract Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Characterization of biodiversity 3. Magnitude and distribution of biodiversity 4. Generation, maintenance and loss of biodiversity 5. Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning: Basic principles 6. Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning: Ecosystem analyses 7. Inventorying and monitoring of biodiversity 8. The resource base for biodiversity assessments 9. Data and information management and communication 10. Biotechnology 11. Human influences on biodiversity 12. Economic values of biodiversity 13. Measures for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of its components Attached is the Summary for policy-makers