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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