The Wealth of Nature: Ecosystem Services, Biodiversity, and Human Well-Being (Cemex Conservation Book Series) [Limited Edition in Clamshell Box with Photo]
McNeely, Jeffrey A.; Mittermeier, Russell A.; Brooks, Thomas M.; Boltz, Frederick; Ash, Neville
Language: English
Published by World Conservation Union, 2011
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Seller: Riverby Books, Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.Riverby Books
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Oversized hardcover in limited edition clamshell box. Book is still packaged in publisher's plastic -- no tears to plastic, and no denting to book corners. Looks to be in brand new condition. Clamshell box is of blue or gray cloth over boards, with silver lettering on front cover and spine. A small color photograph pastedown is centered on the front cover. Box also contains an envelope with three photographs in it, by Mauricio Biancarelli, David Doubilet, and Art Wolfe. Everything is in very fine condition -- We couldn't find any other similar editions out in the wild. Please e-mail us with questions or to request photos. This is an oversized (and overweight) book. Extra shipping charges may be required for international or priority delivery.
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- Title
- The Wealth of Nature: Ecosystem Services, Biodiversity, and Human Well-Being (Cemex Conservation Book Series) [Limited Edition in Clamshell Box with Photo]
- Author
- McNeely, Jeffrey A.; Mittermeier, Russell A.; Brooks, Thomas M.; Boltz, Frederick; Ash, Neville
- Publisher
- World Conservation Union
- Publication year
- 2011
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0984168605
- ISBN 13
- 9780984168606
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About the Author
Jeff McNeely served as Chief Scientist of IUCN until retirement in July 2009, and as Senior Science Advisor until March 2012. He has recently worked with the Government of Tanzania on World Heritage issues and the Government of Japan, also on World Heritage issues as well as protected areas and natural hazards and advising on the content of the Asia Parks Congress. He has worked on protected areas for the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and numerous bilateral agencies/NGOs in over 80 countries. His publications comprise over 40 books and 500 scientific and popular papers on various aspects of conservation seeking to link conservation of natural resources to the maintenance of cultural diversity and to economically-sustainable ways of life. He serves on the editorial advisory board of seven biodiversity-related journals.
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