Ghost Bears: Exploring The Biodiversity Crisis Unknown - 1992

Washington, DC, USA: Island Press, 1992. CF4 - A tight, clean, sound copy with minor overall shelf wear plus the dust jacket endflaps are glued to the front and back fixed endpapers plus there are the usual library stamps, label, and pocket on the top outside paper edges, and the front fixed and free endpapers. The dust jacket shows minor overall shelf wear mainly in the form of some very light fading on the spine plus the endflaps are glued to the front and back fixed endpapers plus it is still in the original library mylar sleeve. A book that examines the wide-ranging implications of the impact of humans on organisms, ecosystems, and the biosphere and the resulting damage to biological diversity. Endnotes, glossary, indexed, 290p.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

Island Press. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Island Press. Used - Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Island Press. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Island Press. Used - Good. Bargain book!

Island Press, 1992. First Edition. Hard cover. Very Good/Very Good. 104x20x152. In Ghost Bears, R. Edward Grumbine looks at the implications of the widespread loss of biological diversity, and explains why our species-centered approach to environmental protection will ultimately fail. Using the fate of the endangered grizzly bear -- the "ghost bear" -- to explore the causes and effects of species loss and habitat destruction, Grumbine presents a clear and inviting introduction to the biodiversity crisis and to the new science of conservation biology.

Book is in near fine condition; spine ends lightly bumped lightest soiling to edge of page block. No other marks or defects noted. Jacket is lightly scuffed with one tiny 1/8" tear on front panel. Not a remainder or library copy. BOOK IS SIGNED BY AUTHOR on title page.

Hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

Island Press, 1992-07-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!