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A text for use in conservation biology courses at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels for students with a basic background in biology and ecology. Contains sections on introductory concepts, population-level and system-level considerations, and practical applications and human considerations. Includes essays by practitioners, case studies, chapter summaries and questions, and b&w photos, maps, and diagrams. This second edition offers a new chapter on implementation of science in conservation policy, expanded treatment of ecosystem management, and new and updated guest essays. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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A textbook that provides an extensive overview of the science of conservation biology, for use in conservation biology courses at the advanced undergraduate and early graduate level. The volume's 18 chapters are grouped in four parts: introductory concepts, population- level concerns, system-level concerns, and practical applications and human concerns. Assumes a basic background in biology and ecology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780878935192
  • Publisher: Sinauer Associates, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 5/28/1994
  • Edition description: Older Edition
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 600

Table of Contents

Pt. I Introductory Concepts 1
1 What Is Conservation Biology? 3
2 Conservation Values and Ethics 29
3 The Species in Conservation 57
4 Global Biodiversity I: Patterns and Processes 87
5 Global Biodiversity II: Losses and Threats 123
Pt. II Population-Level Considerations 159
6 Genetics: Conservation of Diversity within Species 161
7 Demographic Processes: Population Dynamics on Heterogeneous Landscapes 203
Pt. III System-Level Considerations 234
8 Community- and Ecosystem-Level Conservation: Species Interactions, Disturbance Regimes, and Invading Species 235
9 Habitat Fragmentation 269
10 Conservation Reserves in Heterogeneous Landscapes 305
Pt. IV Practical Applications and Human Considerations 345
11 Management to Meet Conservation Goals: General Principles 347
12 Management to Meet Conservation Goals: Applications 385
13 Conservation Management Case Studies 419
14 Ecological Restoration 479
15 Ecology, Politics, and Economics: Finding the Common Ground for Decision Making in Conservation 513
16 The Role of Institutions and Policymaking in Conservation 545
17 Conservation Biologists in the Policy Process: Learning to be Practical and Effective 575
18 Sustainable Development Case Studies 599
19 Meeting Conservation Challenges in an Uncertain Future 643
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