This important new book addresses key topics in
contemporary conservation biology. Written by an
internationally renowned team of authors, Key Topics in
Conservation Biology explores cutting-edge issues in
modern biodiversity conservation, including
controversial subjects such as rarity and
prioritization, conflict between people and wildlife,
the human aspect of conservation, the relevance of
animal welfare, and the role of nongovernment
organizations. Key Topics also tackles the management of
wildlife diseases, and examines the impact of bushmeat
extraction and the role of hunting in the
conservationist's toolbox. Other essays explore basic
tools of conservation biology, such as computer
modeling, conservation genetics, metapopulation
processes, and the ingenious use of hi-tech equipment.
Each topic is explored by three top international
experts, assembled to bring their cross-cutting
knowledge to a penetrating synthesis of the issues from
both theoretical and practical perspectives. The
interdisciplinary nature of biodiversity conservation is
reflected throughout the book.Each essay examines the
fundamental principles of the topic, the methodologies
involved and, crucially, the human dimension. In this
way, Key Topics in Conservation Biology embraces the
issues from cutting-edge ecological science to policy,
environmental economics, governance, ethics, and the
practical issues of implementation. Key Topics in
Conservation Biology will be a valuable resource in
universities and colleges, government departments, and
conservation agencies. It is aimed particularly at
senior undergraduate and graduate students in
conservation biology and wildlife management, and those
taking Masters degrees in any field relevant to
conservation. Conservation practitioners, policy-makers,
and the wider general public eager to understand more
about important environmental issues will also find this
book invaluable. |
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