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082			_a333.9516 Malcolm 15104 2nd 2002 Biology
100	1		_a Malcolm, L Hunter Jr. _914187
245	1	0	_aFundamentals of Conservation Biology / 2nd ed
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_aUSA : _bWiley-Blackwell; _c2002.
300			_a547 p. ;
520			_aThe conservation of biodiversity is one of the most important issues facing ecologists today. In this update of the highly successful first edition, Malcolm Hunter introduces students and professionals to the fascinating and important field of conservation biology, the applied science dealing with the maintenance of the earth's biological diversity. Fundamentals of Conservation Biology 2e focuses on what can be done to maintain biodiversity through management of ecosystems and populations. Starting with a succinct look at what conservation and biodiversity really mean and progressing to more complex topics such as mass extinctions, habitat degradation and over exploitation, Hunter creates a context in which the principles of conservation biology can be readily understood. Discussions of the social, political and economic aspects of conservation biology issues are interwoven throughout the text and addressed independently in their own chapters. The new edition has been thoroughly revised with hundreds of new references and web links to many of the organizations involved in conservation biology. Case studies - real world examples give meaning to the concepts that students are learning. Updated pedagogical program - the second edtion includes a glossary of key terms, questions for discussion and links to websites. Multi-disciplinary approach - social, political and economic aspects of conservation biology are integrated throughout the book to give students a broad perspective of the subject.
650			_aBiology _9108
650			_aConservation Biology _93389
650			_aBiodiversity and its Importance _914188
650			_aThreats To Biodiversity _914189
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