Fred Van Dyke’s new textbook, Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications, 2nd Edition represents a major new text for anyone interested in conservation. Drawing on his experience as a conservation biologist, college teacher, and successful textbook author, Van Dyke’s organizational clarity and readable style make this book an invaluable resource for students in conservation around the globe. Presenting key information and well-selected examples, this student-friendly volume carefully integrates the science of conservation biology with its implications for ethics, law, policy and economics. In additionto rigorous examination of the scientific theory supporting conservation biology and its applications, this unique book includes a number of features whichset it apart from others. A skillfully written, readable style that permits students to re-create the intellectual process of connecting empirical studies with conceptual theories and models to reaching conclusions and insights needed for conservation application and management Presentation of and original insight on the latest developments in conservation theory and application INDICE: 1. The History and Distinctions of Conservation Biology.- 2. Values and Ethics in Conservation.- 3. The Legal Foundations of Conservation Biology.- 4. Biodiversity: Concept, measurement, and Challenge.- 5. Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change.- 6. Genetic Diversity - Understanding Conservation at Genetic Levels.- 7. Genetic Management - Managing Genetic Diversity for Conservation Goals.- 8. The Conservaion of Populations: Concept, Theory, and Analysis.- 9. Population Management and Restoration.- 10. The Conservation of Habitat and Landscape.- 11. The Conservation of Aquatic Systems.- 12. EcosystemManagement.- 13. Conservation Economics.- 14. On Becoming a Conservation Biologist: The Things Textbooks Never Tell You.
- ISBN: 978-1-4020-6890-4
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 478
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés