Originally published in 1994, Paradise Lost? book examines how the loss of biodiversity is one of the most serious problems the world faces, and suggests that new, interdisciplinary thinking is required to safeguard both us and the biosphere from the effects of species extinction.

Edward B. Barbier, Joanne C. Burgess Barbier, Carl Folke

List of Illustrations Acknowledgements Preface Part I: Implications, Driving Forces and Perspectives 1. Background and Overview 2. Ecological and Economic Implications of Biodiversity Loss 3. Ecological and Economic Perspectives: Convergence or Divergence? 4. Driving Forces for Biodiversity Loss Part II: Analysis of Selected Systems 5. Forests 6. Wetlands 7. Estuarine and Marine Ecosystems 8. Rangelands Part III: Lessons for Management and Policy 9. Instruments and Tools for Biodiversity Conservation 10. Policies and Institutions for Biodiversity Conservation Part IV: Conclusions 11. Paradise Regained: The Challenges Ahead Glossary of Selected Ecological and Economic Terms Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations References Index