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A Primer of Conservation Biology by Richard B. Primack (Hardcover, Revised...
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- 9780878936922
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- Primer of Conservation Biology
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Features
- Revised
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Genre
- Nature, Science
- Topic
- Life Sciences / Ecology, Environmental Conservation & Protection
- Edition
- 4
- Number of Pages
- 300 Pages
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Provides up-to-date coverage of Conservation Biology, including sustainable development, global warming, and strategies to save species on the verge of extinction.
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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0878936920
ISBN-13
9780878936922
eBay Product ID (ePID)
127340381
Product Key Features
Book Title
Primer of Conservation Biology
Edition
4
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Life Sciences / Ecology, Environmental Conservation & Protection
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Number of Pages
300 Pages
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Qh75.P7525 2008
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Table of Content
1. DEFINING CONSERVATION BIOLOGY The Nature and Origins of Conservation Biology Conservation Biology's Ethical Principles Achievements and Challenges 2. WHAT IS BIODIVERSITY? Species Diversity Genetic Diversity Ecosystem Diversity Biodiversity Worldwide 3. THE VALUE OF BIODIVERSITY Ecological Economics Direct Economic Values The Long-Term View: Option Value Existence Value Environmental Ethics 4. THREATS TO BIODIVERSITY Human Population Growth and its Impact Habitat Destruction Desertification Habitat Fragmentation Edge Effects Environmental Degradation and Pollution Global Climate Change Overexploitation Invasive Species Disease 5. EXTINCTION IS FOREVER The Meaning of "Extinct" Rates of Extinction Vulnerability to Extinction The Problems of Small Populations Extinction Vortices 6. CONSERVING POPULATIONS AND SPECIES Applied Population Biology Conservation Categories Establishing New Populations Ex Situ Conservation Strategies Legal Protection of Species 7. PROTECTED AREAS Establishment and Classification of Protected Areas The Effectiveness of Protected Areas Designing and Networking Protected Areas Landscape Ecology and Park Design Managing Protected Areas 8. CONSERVATION OUTSIDE PROTECTED AREAS Unprotected Public and Private Lands Human-Dominated Landscapes Working with Local People Ecosystem Management Restoring Damaged Ecosystems Targets of Major Restoration Efforts The Future of Restoration Ecology 9. THE CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Sustainable Development in Modern Societies Conservation Education International Approaches to Sustainable Development International Funding The Role of Conservation Biologists Appendix A: Some Ongoing Problems and Possible Responses Appendix B: Selected Environmental Organizations and Sources of Information Glossary Literature Cited Index
Copyright Date
2008
Lccn
2008-009147
Dewey Decimal
333.95/16
Dewey Edition
23
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