Combining theory and research to explain the links between conservation biology and environmental economics, education, ethics, law and the social sciences, Essentials of Conservation Biology has established itself as an engrossing book from which to learn or teach. This new edition has been updated throughoutand is now printed in full colour. INDICE: PART I: DEFINING CONSERVATION BIOLOGY What is Conservation Biology? What is Biodiversity? Where is the World's Biodiversity Found? PART II: THE VALUE OF BIODIVERSITY The Value of Biodiversity Indirect Economic Values Environmental Ethics PART III: THREATS TO BIODIVERSITY Extinction is Forever Vulnerability to Extinction Habitat Destruction, Fragmentation, Degradation, and Global Climate Change Overexploitation, Invasive Species, and Disease PART IV: CONSERVATION AT THE POPULATION AND SPECIES LEVELS Problems of Small Populations Applied Population Biology Establishing New Populations Ex Situ Conservation Strategies PART V: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Establishing Protected Areas Designing Protected Areas Managing Protected Areas Conservation Outside Protected Areas Restoration of Damaged Ecosystems PART VI: THE CHALLENGE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Sustainable Development at Local and National Levels International Approaches to Sustainable Development An Agenda for the Future Glossary Appendix Bibliography
- ISBN: 978-0-87893-640-3
- Editorial: Sinauer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 535
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés