The Problem of Biological Invasions

Charles Perrings; Harold Mooney; Williamson Mark

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The Problem of Biological Invasions

Charles Perrings, Harold Mooney, Williamson Mark

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This chapter begins with a discussion of the impact of invasive species throughout human history, and the role of trade, transport, and travel in species introductions. It then considers the ecological and economic dimensions of the problem of invasive species, and policy and management options. The need to recognize the global dimension of the problem is discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Bioinvasions and Globalization
Subtitle of host publication	Ecology, Economics, Management, and Policy
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Volume	9780199560158
ISBN (Electronic)	9780191721557
ISBN (Print)	9780199560158
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199560158.003.0001
State	Published - May 1 2010

Keywords

Bioinvasions
Biological invasions
Invasive species

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)

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