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
Conservation Biology brings together theory, applied research, basic research, and hundreds of real-world examples and stories from dozens of disciplines to teach students how to become practicing conservation biologists who protect and manage Earth's biodiversity. A major theme throughout the book is the active role that researchers, local communities, the general public, conservation organizations, and governments can play in protecting biodiversity, even while maintaining a high quality of life for humankind.