Fundamentals of Conservation Biology, 3rd Edition

by Malcolm L. Hunter (Univ. of Maine); James P. Gibbs (State Univ. of New York)

• ISBN13: 9781444308976
• ISBN10: 1444308971
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

In the new edition of this highly successful book, Malcolm Hunter and new co-author James Gibbs offer a thorough introduction to the fascinating and important field of conservation biology, focusing on what can be done to maintain biodiversity through management of ecosystems and populations. Starting with a succinct look at conservation and biodiversity, this book progresses to contend with some of the subject's most complex topics, such as mass extinctions, ecosystem degradation, and over exploitation. Discusses social, political, and economic aspects of conservation biology. Thoroughly revised with over six hundred new references and web links to many of the organizations involved in conservation biology, striking photographs and maps.Artwork from the book is available to instructors online at www.blackwellpublishing.com/hunter and by request on CD-ROM.

Table of Contents

Full Contents

List of Case Studies

Preface

Acknowledgments

Biodiversity and Its Importance:

Conservation and Conservation Biology

What is Biodiversity?

Species Diversity

Ecosystem Diversity

Genetic Diversity

Threats to Biodiversity:

Mass Extinctions and Global Change

Extinction Processes

Ecosystem Degradation and Loss

Overexploitation

Invasive Exotics

Maintaining Biodiversity:

Protecting Ecosystems

Managing Ecosystems

Managing Populations

Zoos and Gardens

The Human Factors:

Social Factors

Economics

Politics and Action

Epilogue

Glossary

Literature Cited and Author Index

Species Index

Subject Index

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