Conservation biology in theory and practice
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Conservation biology in theory and practice
Blackwell Science, c1996
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 409-443) and index
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Description
This is an up-to-date and comprehensive look at the increasingly important subject of population management and conservation. Drawing on case studies of previous extinctions and near-extinctions, the authors discuss surrent theories for why species are driven into decline and how these declines can be reversed. Set in a real-world context of economics, legislation and treaties, this book is very much a practical guide for conservation action.
Table of Contents
IntroductionThe Units Of ConservationExtinctions In PrehistoryHistorical Extinctions And Near ExtinctionsThe Risks Faced By Small PopulationsPopulation Viability AnalysisDiagnosis Of DeclinesTreatment Of DeclinesHabitat Change And FragmentationThe Role Of ReservesConservation And EconomicsLegislation And TreatiesRecovery PlansConclusions
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