CONSERVATION BIOLOGY IBD

Sinopsi

This book provides a thorough, up-to-date examination of conservation biologyáand the many supporting disciplines that comprise conservation science. In this, the Third Edition of the highly successfuláConservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications, the authors address their interdisciplinary topic as it must now be practiced and perceived in the modern world.ááBeginning with a concise review of the history of conservation, the authors go on to explore the interplay of conservation with genetics, demography, habitat and landscape, aquatic environments, and ecosystem management, and the relationship of all these disciplines to ethics, economics, law, and policy. An entirely new chapter, The Anthropocene: Conservation in a Human-Dominated Nature, breaks new ground in its exploration of how conservation can be practiced in anthropogenic biomes, novel ecosystems, and urban habitats. The Third Edition includes the popular Points of Engagement discussion questions used in earlier editions, and adds a new feature: Information Boxes, which briefly recap specific case histories described in the text. A concluding chapter offers insight into how to become a conservation professional, in both traditional and non-traditional roles.áThe authors, Fred Van Dyke and Rachel Lamb, draw on their expertise as field biologists, wildlife managers, consultants to government and industry, and scholars of environmental law, policy, and advocacy, as well as their many years of effective teaching experience. Informed by practical knowledge and acquired skills, the authors have created a work of exceptional clarity and readability which encompasses both systemic foundations as welláasácontemporary developments in the field.áConservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applicationsáwill be of invaluableábenefit to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as to working conservation scientists and managers.áThis is an amazing resource for students, faculty, and practitioners both new and experienced to the field.Diane Debinski, PhDááUnexcelled wisdom for living at home on Wonderland Earth, the planet with promise, destined for abundant life. Holmes Rolston, PhDááVan Dyke and Lamb have maintained the original textâÇÖs emphasis on connecting classical ecological and environmental work with updated modern applications and lucid examples. But more importantly, the third edition contains much new material on the human side of conservation, including expanded treatments of policy, economics, and climate change.áá Tim Van Deelen, PhDááFred Van Dyke and Rachel Lamb break new ground in both the breadth and depth of their review and analysis of this crucially important and rapidly changing field. Any student or other reader wishing to have acomprehensive overview and understanding of the complexities of conservation biology need look no further - this book is your starting point!Simon N. Stuart, PhDááAnyone who teaches, talks or writes and works on Conservation Biology, needs this latest edition ofáConservation Biology (Foundations, Concepts, Applications, 3rd edition) by Fred Van Dyke and Rachel L. Lamb. This will be useful to both beginners and experts as well. The authors includedáalmost all important issues in relation to conservation biology. This is really an outstanding book. Bidhan Chandra Das, Professor, Ecology Branch, Department of Zoology, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh