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Conservation by Proxy: Indicator, Umbrella, Keystone, Flagship, and Other Surrogate Species
Tim Caro
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Description for Conservation by Proxy: Indicator, Umbrella, Keystone, Flagship, and Other Surrogate Species
Paperback. Provides clear definitions and common understanding of the evidence and theory behind surrogate species. This title offers systematic definitions of surrogate species concepts, explores the theories behind them, considers how they are chosen, examines evidence for and against their utility, and makes recommendations for their continued use. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, frontispiece. BIC Classification: RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 554.
Because of the scope of conservation problems, biologists and managers often rely on 'surrogate' species to act as proxies to represent larger conservation issues. In "Conservation by Proxy", conservation biologist and field researcher Tim Caro offers systematic definitions of surrogate species concepts, explores the theories behind them, considers how surrogate species are chosen, examines evidence for and against their utility, and makes recommendations for their continued use. "Conservation by Proxy" is a benchmark reference that provides clear definitions and common understanding of the evidence and theory behind surrogate species. It is the first book to review and bring together literature ... Read more
Because of the scope of conservation problems, biologists and managers often rely on 'surrogate' species to act as proxies to represent larger conservation issues. In "Conservation by Proxy", conservation biologist and field researcher Tim Caro offers systematic definitions of surrogate species concepts, explores the theories behind them, considers how surrogate species are chosen, examines evidence for and against their utility, and makes recommendations for their continued use. "Conservation by Proxy" is a benchmark reference that provides clear definitions and common understanding of the evidence and theory behind surrogate species. It is the first book to review and bring together literature ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
553g
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9781597261937
SKU
V9781597261937
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About Tim Caro
Tim Caro is a Professor in the Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology and a member of the Center for Population Biology, at the University of California, Davis.
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