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Fundamentals of Conservation Biology
Malcolm L. Hunter
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Description for Fundamentals of Conservation Biology
Hardback. In the new edition of this highly successful book, Malcolm Hunter and new co-author James Gibbs offer a thorough introduction to the fascinating and important field of conservation biology, focusing on what can be done to maintain biodiversity through management of ecosystems and populations. Num Pages: 516 pages, 210 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 194 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1160.
In the new edition of this highly successful book, Malcolm Hunter and new co-author James Gibbs offer a thorough introduction to the fascinating and important field of conservation biology, focusing on what can be done to maintain biodiversity through management of ecosystems and populations. * Starting with a succinct look at conservation and biodiversity, this book progresses to contend with some of the subject's most complex topics, such as mass extinctions, ecosystem degradation, and over exploitation. * Discusses social, political, and economic aspects of conservation biology. * Thoroughly revised with over six hundred new references and web links ... Read more
In the new edition of this highly successful book, Malcolm Hunter and new co-author James Gibbs offer a thorough introduction to the fascinating and important field of conservation biology, focusing on what can be done to maintain biodiversity through management of ecosystems and populations. * Starting with a succinct look at conservation and biodiversity, this book progresses to contend with some of the subject's most complex topics, such as mass extinctions, ecosystem degradation, and over exploitation. * Discusses social, political, and economic aspects of conservation biology. * Thoroughly revised with over six hundred new references and web links ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
516
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
516
Place of Publication
Chichester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405135450
SKU
V9781405135450
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-12
About Malcolm L. Hunter
Malcolm Hunter is the Libra Professor of Conservation Biology and Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Maine, Orono. He is also the former President of the Society for Conservation Biology. James Gibbs is Associate Professor of Environmental and Forest Biology at the State University of New York's College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Reviews for Fundamentals of Conservation Biology
Drawing on their experience in teaching and instructive writing, the authors provide an accessible, well-organized and updated review suitable for undergraduate and graduate students in various biological and environmental sciences. The book will also serve as a reference work for researchers, and the expressive and lively prose, reflecting the dedication of the authors, will hopefully inspire not only future conservation ... Read more