Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications

Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications
ISBN-10
1402068913
ISBN-13
9781402068911
Series
Conservation Biology
Category
Science
Pages
478
Language
English
Published
2008-02-28
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Author
Fred Van Dyke

Description

Fred Van Dyke’s new textbook, Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications, 2nd Edition, represents a major new text for anyone interested in conservation. Drawing on his vast experience, Van Dyke’s organizational clarity and readable style make this book an invaluable resource for students in conservation around the globe. Presenting key information and well-selected examples, this student-friendly volume carefully integrates the science of conservation biology with its implications for ethics, law, policy and economics.

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