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' ... as well produced and clear as its competitors and that the range of geographical examples is excellent. I shall certainly recommend it as a text for my undergraduate audience ... this is a welcome addition to the library of books on conservation biology.' Journal of Parasitology
'... a very readable text taking an unusual route through the notion off conservation ecology ... given the range of material and the focus on applied science, this text is one of the best recent introductions to the subject.' TEG News
'The book is attractively designed and easy to read, avoiding the imitation of web-page clutter that characterizes some recent textbooks. The figures have been redrawn to achieve a consistent and readable visual style. I recommend this text to instructors who are looking for a concise, readable introduction to the core concepts of conservation biology with an international perspective.' Ecology
Book Description
This beautifully illustrated textbook introduces students to conservation biology by taking the reader on a tour of the many and varied ecosystems of our planet, providing a setting in which to explore the factors that have led to the alarming loss of biodiversity. In particular, the fundamental problems of habitat loss and fragmentation, habitat disturbance and the non-sustainable exploitation of species in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems are explored. The methods that have been developed to address these problems from the most traditional forms of conservation to new approaches at genetic to landscape scales are then discussed, showing how science can be put into practice.
Conservation Biology
Conservation Biology,Andrew S. Pullin,Cambridge University Press,0521644828,Conservation biology,Environmental Conservation & Protection - General,Environmental Science,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Life Sciences - Ecology,Science,Science/Mathematics,Conservation of wildlife & habitats,Ecological science, the Biosphere,Insects (entomology),Science / Biology
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