Reintroduction Biology: Integrating Science and Management
John G. Ewen
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Description for Reintroduction Biology: Integrating Science and Management
Paperback. * Further advances the field of reintroduction biology beyond the considerable progress made since the formation of the IUCN/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group. Editor(s): Ewen, John G.; Armstrong, Doug P.; Parker, Kevin A.; Seddon, Philip J. Series: Conservation Science and Practice. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 786.
This book aims to further advance the field of reintroduction biology beyond the considerable progress made since the formation of the IUCN/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group. Using an issue-based framework that purposely avoids a structure based on case studies the book's central theme is advocating a strategic approach to reintroduction where all actions are guided by explicit theoretical frameworks based on clearly defined objectives. Issues covered include husbandry and intensive management, monitoring, and genetic and health management. Although taxonomically neutral there is a recognised dominance of bird and mammal studies that reflects the published research in this field. The structure and ... Read more
This book aims to further advance the field of reintroduction biology beyond the considerable progress made since the formation of the IUCN/SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group. Using an issue-based framework that purposely avoids a structure based on case studies the book's central theme is advocating a strategic approach to reintroduction where all actions are guided by explicit theoretical frameworks based on clearly defined objectives. Issues covered include husbandry and intensive management, monitoring, and genetic and health management. Although taxonomically neutral there is a recognised dominance of bird and mammal studies that reflects the published research in this field. The structure and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
Series
Conservation Science and Practice
Number of Pages
528
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405186742
SKU
V9781405186742
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99-50
About John G. Ewen
John Ewen is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London and is supported by a Research Councils UK Academic Fellowship. He is currently co-leader of the New Zealand Department of Conservation's Hihi Recovery Group and is a member of the IUCN/SSC Reintroduction Specialist Group. Doug Armstrong is the Professor of Conservation Biology at Massey ... Read more
Reviews for Reintroduction Biology: Integrating Science and Management
“I believe Reintroduction Biology would appeal to a wider audience and I would highly recommend this book to students (including undergraduates.” (Austral Ecology, 8 December 2015) “Overall though, Reintroduction biology: integrating science and management is well worth reading. As the authors intended, it will be a very useful reference for those actually engaged in, or in the process ... Read more