Book ID: 92093
Pullin, Andrew S.
Conservation Biology. 2002. 46 maps. 145 figs. 15 tabs. 119 diagrams. 300 p. gr8vo. Paper bd.
An introduction to conservation biology, the science of preservingbiodiversity. Contents (partly): The natural world/ Major world ecosystems/ The human impact/ The effects of habitat destruction/ Theeffects of habitat disturbance/ Non-sustainable use/ The rise of conservation biology/ Selecting protected areas/ Design and managementof protected areas/ Protecting species/ In situ conservation/ Ex situconservation and re-introduction/ Landscape scale conservation/ etc.