Killer Algae

by Meinesz, Alexandre; Simberloff, Daniel

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Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.: Univ of Chicago Pr. 1999. F Edition Not Stated. Hardbound. Fine. Hardbound octavo in blue cloth w/silver spine lettering. Clean, unmarked text, 360 pp, incldg appendices, notes, and index. Copy is Fine w/perhaps some soiling at edges. D/J is Near Fine w/some shelf wear. Very attractive book design, by Jill R. Shimabukuro.

Book summary

In this probing investigation, a French scientist chronicles his unsuccessful attempts to persuade other scientists and politicians to eradicate a rapidly spreading imported algae. Meinesz warns of continual damage to the Mediterranean ecosystem unless the algae are controlled.