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An Introduction to Conservation Biology - Second Edition (Paperback)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Subject
- Life Sciences / Biological Diversity, Life Sciences / Biology
- ISBN
- 9781605358970
- Subject Area
- Science
- Publication Name
- Introduction to Conservation Biology
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Item Weight
- 38.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 512 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1605358975
ISBN-13
9781605358970
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5038387235
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
512 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Introduction to Conservation Biology
Subject
Life Sciences / Biological Diversity, Life Sciences / Biology
Publication Year
2019
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
38.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2019-010212
TitleLeading
An
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
333.9516
Table Of Content
Preface Chapter 1. Defining Conservation Biology Chapter 2. What Is Biodiversity? Chapter 3. The Value of Biodiversity Chapter 4. Threats to Biodiversity: Habitat Change Chapter 5. Climate Change and Other Threats to Biodiversity Chapter 6. Extinction Risk Chapter 7. Conserving Populations and Species Chapter 8. Establishing New Populations and Ex Situ Conservation Chapter 9. Protected Areas Chapter 10. Conservation Outside Protected Areas Chapter 11. Restoration Ecology Chapter 12. Conservation and Sustainable Development Chapter 13. An Agenda for the Future Appendix: Selected Environmental Organizations and Sources of Information Glossary Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Now fully revised and updated in its second edition, An Introduction to Conservation Biology is well suited for a wide range of undergraduate courses, as both a primary text for conservation biology courses and a supplement for ecological and environmental science courses. This new edition has been expanded and updated with hundreds of new examples, explanations, citations, and figures to enhance learning and excitement for the subject. Coverage of recent conservation biology events in the news--such as climate change and sustainable development--keeps the content fresh and current. An Introduction to Conservation Biology , Second Edition, focuses successively on biological diversity and its value; threats to biological diversity; conservation at the population and species levels; protecting, managing and restoring ecosystems; and sustainable development. Each chapter is beautifully illustrated in full color with diverse examples from the current literature. Chapters begin with guiding conservation biology principles and end with study aids including summaries, an annotated list of suggested readings, and discussion questions. Throughout, the authors maintain a focus on the active role that scientists, local people, conservation organizations, government, and the general public play in protecting biodiversity, even while providing for human needs., Now fully revised and updated in its second edition, An Introduction to Conservation Biology is well suited for a wide range of undergraduate courses, as both a primary text for conservation biology courses and a supplement for ecological and environmental science courses. This new edition has been expanded and updated with hundreds of new examples, explanations, citations, and figures to enhance learning and excitement for the subject. Coverage of recent conservation biology events in the news--such as climate change and sustainable development--keeps the content fresh and current., Now fully revised and updated in its second edition, An Introduction to Conservation Biology is well suited for a wide range of undergraduate courses, as both a primary text for conservation biology courses and a supplement for ecological and environmental science courses. This new edition has been expanded and updated with hundreds of new examples, explanations, citations, and figures to enhance learning and excitement for the subject. Coverage of recentconservation biology events in the news--such as climate change and sustainable development--keeps the content fresh and current.An Introduction to Conservation Biology, Second Edition, focuses successively on biological diversity and its value; threats to biological diversity; conservation at the population and species levels; protecting, managing and restoring ecosystems; and sustainable development. Each chapter is beautifully illustrated in full color with diverse examples from the current literature. Chapters begin with guiding conservation biology principles and end with study aids including summaries, anannotated list of suggested readings, and discussion questions. Throughout, the authors maintain a focus on the active role that scientists, local people, conservation organizations, government, and the general public play in protecting biodiversity, even while providing for human needs., Now fully revised and updated in its second edition, An Introduction to Conservation Biology is well suited for a wide range of undergraduate courses, as both a primary text for conservation biology courses and a supplement for ecological and environmental science courses. This new edition has been expanded and updated with hundreds of new examples, explanations, citations, and figures to enhance learning and excitement for the subject. Coverage of recent conservation biology events in the news - such as climate change and sustainable development - keeps the content fresh and current.An Introduction to Conservation Biology, Second Edition, focuses successively on biological diversity and its value; threats to biological diversity; conservation at the population and species levels; protecting, managing and restoring ecosystems; and sustainable development. Each chapter is beautifully illustrated in full color with diverse examples from the current literature. Chapters begin with guiding conservation biology principles and end with study aids including summaries, an annotated list of suggested readings, and discussion questions. Throughout, the authors maintain a focus on the active role that scientists, local people, conservation organizations, government, and the general public play in protecting biodiversity, even while providing for human needs.
LC Classification Number
QH75.P7523 2020
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