Fundamentals of conservation biology
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Fundamentals of conservation biology
Blackwell Science, c1996
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 413-459) and indexes
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Description
The field of conservation biology, the applied science dealing with the maintenance of the earth's biological diversity, has grown tremendously over the past decade; and this book has been designed specifically for the increasing number of undergraduate courses in the subject. It focuses on the biological aspects of the discipline and assumes that students have some background in biology or ecology. Social, political and economic aspects of conservation biology issues will also be covered - both interwoven throughout the book and considered in three separate chapters. The book uses a large
Table of Contents
- Part I: Introduction
- What is Conservation?
- What is Conservation Biology?
- Part II: Biodiversity and its Importance
- What is Biodiversity?
- Species Diversity
- Ecosystem Diversity
- Genetic and Cultural Diversity
- Part III: Threats to Biodiversity
- Mass Extinctions and Global Change
- Habitat Degradation and Loss
- Over-exploitation
- Exotic Species
- Part IV: Maintaining Biodiversity
- Managing Ecosystems
- Managing Populations
- Zoos and Gardens
- Part V: The Human Factor
- Economics
- Social Factors
- Politics
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