Tropical Conservation BiologyISBN: 978-1-4051-5073-6
Paperback
352 pages
November 2007, Wiley-Blackwell
 This is a Print-on-Demand title. It will be printed specifically to fill your order. Please allow an additional 10-15 days delivery time. The book is not returnable.
|
||||||
- An introductory textbook examining the diminishing terrestrial
and aquatic habitats in the tropics: the highly biodiverse region
where conservation management is critical
- Includes case studies and interviews with prominent
conservation scientists to help situate key concepts in a real
world context
- Covers a broad range of topics including: the fate of the coral
reefs; the impact of agriculture, urbanization, and logging on
habitat depletion; and the effects of fire on plants and animal
survival
- Highlights conservation successes in the region, and emphasizes
the need to integrate social issues, such as human hunger, into a
tangible conservation plan
- Documents the current state of the field as it looks for ways to predict future outcomes and lessen human impact
Related Titles
Conservation Science
.png){kind=small}
Join An E-mail ListLearn about the latest products, events, offers and content. |
