Description
An important, interdisciplinary study of the many dimensions of human-driven biodiversity change.
About the Author
Charles Perrings is Professor of Environmental Economics at Arizona State University, where he directs the Ecoservices Group. He was for several years vice-chair of the international biodiversity science research program, DIVERSITAS, and more recently represented the International Council of Science in negotiations with national governments to establish the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).
Reviews
'Our Uncommon Heritage is comprehensive in its range and incisive in its treatment. In his analysis of changes in biodiversity, the author straddles, with expert understanding, different sciences. He then excels in employing and extending the metaphors of economics to capture the concerns of natural scientists. Arguing for integrated models and analysis that can enable realistic social policy experiments, the volume drives home the compelling need for forward looking decision making in the interest of conservation of humanity's 'uncommon heritage' for future generations.' Kanchan Chopra, former Director and Professor, Institute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi
'Charles Perrings has been deeply involved for decades in the complex issues of international biological diversity science, assessments and policy. He draws upon this experience to craft a thoughtful and wise roadmap for a more positive future for the natural resources that underpin human well-being.' Harold Mooney, Stanford University
'This book does a great service to the effort to stop Biodiversity being seen only as an assemblage of useful or charismatic species, but instead as ecosystems that house the planet's biological wealth and provide us with a score of indispensable environmental services. It also supports the idea that private benefits cannot have precedence over social well-being in the use of our Natural Capital. This is essential reading for anyone seriously interested in entering or exploring in more detail the field of sustainability in the broader sense.' Jose Sarukhan, Emeritus Professor, Instituto de Ecologia, UNAM and National Coordinator, CONABIO
'... a comprehensive examination of the ecology, economics, and policy of human-driven biodiversity change.' M. Morgan-Davie, Choice
Book Information
ISBN 9781107618985
Author Charles Perrings
Format Paperback
Page Count 557
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 920g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 150mm * 26mm