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ISBN
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Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0865427623
ISBN-13
9780865427624
eBay Product ID (ePID)
349163

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
376 Pages
Publication Name
Conservation Science and Action
Language
English
Subject
Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Environmental Conservation & Protection, Life Sciences / General
Publication Year
1998
Type
Textbook
Author
William J. Sutherland
Subject Area
Nature, Science
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
23.4 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
6.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
97-020685
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
333.9516
Table Of Content
List of Contributors. Preface. Biodiversity (Kevin J Gaston). Extinction (Stuart L Pimm). Introductions (H Charles J Godfray and Michael J Crawley). Pollutants and pesticides (Ian Newton). Sustainable and unsustainable exploitation (William J Sutherland and John D Reynolds). Small and declining populations (Daniel Simberloff). Metapopulation, source-sink and disturbance dynamics (Martha F Hoopes and Susan Harrison). Implications of historical ecology for conservation (Oliver Rackham). Selecting areas for conservation (Colin J Bibby). Managing habitats and species (William J Sutherland). Economics of nature conservation (Nick Hanley). Conservation education (Susan K Jacobson and Mallory D McDuff). Conservation policy and politics (Graham Wynne). Conservation and development (William M Adams). References. Index
Synopsis
Conservation Science and Action is intended for upper level undergraduate and graduate courses in conservation biology. This book reviews the latest thinking and approaches, and in doing so, provides a readily accessible reference work for conservation professionals and managers. Conservation biology is now one for the most dynamic disciplines in the life sciences. William Sutherland and his international team of authors have therefore selected many of the liveliest topics where key advances are currently being made. They stores ideas and also point to unresolved issues and possible future developments. As conservation is an applied subject, emphasis is given to action throughout, Conservation Science and Action is intended for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in conservation biology. This book reviews the latest thinking and approaches, and in doing so provides a readily accessible reference work for conservation professionals and managers., Conservation Science and Action is intended for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in conservation biology. This book reviews the latest thinking and approaches, and in doing so provides a readily accessible reference work for conservation professionals and managers. Because conservation biology is now one of the most dynamic disciplines in the life sciences, William Sutherland and his international team of authors have selected many of the liveliest topics where key advances are currently being made. They stress ideas, point to unresolved issues, and suggest possible future developments. Finally, since conservation is an applied subject, the book's emphasis throughout is on action. Essential reading for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in conservation biology, one of the most dynamic disciplines in the life sciences. Contributions from leading figures in the field who have selected the liveliest topics where key advances are being made. Reviews the latest thinking and approaches. Contributors cover a range of taxonomic groups, include aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals, and give examples from around the world. Emphasis given to action, and all chapters have an applied component.
LC Classification Number
QH75.C6815 1998

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