Essentials of conservation biology
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Essentials of conservation biology
Sinauer Associates, c2006
4th ed
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University Library for Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo図
: hardcover468:P93:4th ed5010442365
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [537]-569) and index
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Description
"Essentials of Conservation Biology (Fourth Edition)" combines theory and basic research to explain the connections between conservation biology and environmental economics, education, ethics, law and the social sciences. It is beautifully illustrated and is written in clear, non-technical language. The book's broad, up-to-date coverage and its extensive bibliography with over 1,000 references also make it invaluable to graduate students and researchers. This new edition now comes with a Glossary.
Table of Contents
PART I: MAJOR ISSUES THAT DEFINE THE DISCIPLINE - What Is Conservation Biology? - What Is Biological Diversity? - Where Is the World's Biological Diversity Found? - PART II: VALUING BIODIVERSITY - The Value of Biological Diversity - Indirect Economic Values - Ethical Values - PART III: THREATS TO BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY - Extinction - Vulnerability to Extinction - Habitat Destruction, Fragmentation, and Degradation - Overexploitation, Invasive Species, and Disease - PART IV: CONSERVATION AT THE POPULATION AND SPECIES LEVELS - Problems of Small Populations - Applied Population Biology - Establishing New Populations - Ex Situ Conservation Strategies - PART V: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS - Establishing Protected Areas - Designing Protected Areas - Managing Protected Areas - Outside Protected Areas - Restoration Ecology - PART VI: CONSERVATION AND HUMAN SOCIETIES - Conservation and Sustainable Development at the Local and National Levels - An International Approach to Sustainable Development - An Agenda for the Future - Glossary - Appendix of International Conservation Organizations
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