Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications

Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications

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This first edition takes a contemporary, interdisciplinary approach to conservation biology and features vivid illustrations, an engaging writing style, and succinct coverage of the key principles governing conservation.

Conservation Biology focuses on the preservation of worldwide biodiversity through the conservation of habitats and restoration of ecosystems. This text is designed for undergraduates at the junior and senior level, especially those with strong backgrounds in biology. It assumes a basic knowledge of cellular, organismal, and ecosystem functions and characteristics, complemented by a basic understanding of reproductive biology, including the characteristics of DNA and its replication and mutation. It is designed for a one-semester course.

Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications,Fred Van Dyke,McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math,0072397705,Conservation Of Natural Resources (General),Conservation biology,Environmental Conservation & Protection - General,Environmental Science,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Nature,Science/Mathematics,Wildlife,Science / Biology

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