The preservation of biodiversity--of the variety of living organisms here on Earth--has recently become a major focus of scientific and environmental concern and policy. This course draws on perspectives from history, ethics, environmental studies, and conservation biology to explore the ways in which ideas and values have shaped scientific approaches to biodiversity and to the current biodiversity crisis.

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Course UID
004186.1
Course Subject
Catalog Number
335
Long title
Thinking About Biodiversity
Topic
Borneo study-travel