Product Overview
From Follett
Includes bibliographical references and index.;Foundations of conservation biology -- Importance of biodiversity -- Threats to biodiversity -- Approaches to conservation. "Brings together theory, applied research, basic research, and . . . real-world examples and stories from dozens of disciplines to teach students how to be practicing conservation biologists that protect and manage Earth's biodiversity while sustaining a high quality of life for humankind" --OCLC.
From the Publisher
This new text combines theory and applied and basic research to explain the connections between conservation biology and ecology, climate change biology, the protection of endangered species, protected area management, environmental economics, and sustainable development. A major theme throughout the book is the active role that scientists, local people, the general public, conservation organizations, and governments can play in protecting biodiversity, even while providing for human needs.