Conservation biology : foundations, concepts, applications /: foundations, concepts, applications. ([2020])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Fred Van Dyke, Rachel L. Lamb.
• Authors: Van Dyke, Fred, 1954-; Lamb, Rachel L
• Contents: Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- About the Authors.- List of Reviewers.- Chapter 1. The History and Distinctions of Conservation Biology.- Chapter 2. Biodiversity: Concept, Measurement, and Management.- Chapter 3. Human Presence and the Need for Conservation.- Chapter 4. Climate Change and its Impact on Conservation.- Chapter 5. Conservation Genetics.- Chapter 6. The Conservation of Populations: Theory, Analysis, Application.- Chapter 7. The Conservation of Terrestrial Habitat and Landscapes.- Chapter 8. The Conservation of Aquatic Systems.- Chapter 9. Conservation Through Ecosystem Management.- Chapter 10. Values and Ethics in Conservation.- Chapter 11. Conservation Economics and Sustainable Development.- Chapter 12. The Legal Foundations of Conservation Biology.- Chapter 13. Conservation as Vocation.- Index.
• Edition: Third edition
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 333.95/16; Conservation biology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030395346; 3030395340
• Related ISBNs: 3030395324; 9783030395322
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 06, 2020).
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