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Conservation Science: Balancing the Needs of People and Nature
Taschenbuch von Michelle Marvier (u. a.)
Sprache: Englisch

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Now is the time for conservation science-a mission-oriented scientific enterprise that seeks to protect nature, including Earth's animals, plants, and ecosystems, in the face of unprecedented human demands upon the planet. Conservation scientists apply principles from ecology, population genetics, economics, political science, and other natural and social sciences to manage and preserve nature. The focus of this textbook is first and foremost on protecting nature and especially Earth's biota. It also contains a heavy emphasis on highlighting strategies to better connect the practice of conservation with the needs and priorities of a growing human population.

Now used at over 150 colleges and universities, Conservation Science is an original and modern approach to conservation. Conservation Science was primarily written primarily for undergraduates and beginning graduate students who are interested either in academic careers or working in conservation at government agencies, non-governmental organizations, or international institutions.

Now is the time for conservation science-a mission-oriented scientific enterprise that seeks to protect nature, including Earth's animals, plants, and ecosystems, in the face of unprecedented human demands upon the planet. Conservation scientists apply principles from ecology, population genetics, economics, political science, and other natural and social sciences to manage and preserve nature. The focus of this textbook is first and foremost on protecting nature and especially Earth's biota. It also contains a heavy emphasis on highlighting strategies to better connect the practice of conservation with the needs and priorities of a growing human population.

Now used at over 150 colleges and universities, Conservation Science is an original and modern approach to conservation. Conservation Science was primarily written primarily for undergraduates and beginning graduate students who are interested either in academic careers or working in conservation at government agencies, non-governmental organizations, or international institutions.
Über den Autor
Peter Kareiva; Michelle Marvier
Zusammenfassung
  • ¿The authors describe the innovative approaches to conservation being practiced around the world today-from advances in fundamental research through to their application in some of conservation's most difficult practical and ethical situations.
  • Throughout the text the authors prompt students to think critically and develop their own positions on conservation's key debates. See the "Consider This" essays following each chapter.
  • The authors engage the reader through Discussion Questions, as well as Group Projects that utilize global conservation data available through highlighted websites.
  • Chapters on forests, fresh water, agriculture, and marine fisheries offer a unique and realistic view into how conservation is being practiced today.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Part I. Why Conservation is Needed1. Humans Are the Dominant Ecological Force
2. Biodiversity and Extinction
3. Ecosystem Services: Accounting for Nature's Value

Part II. Policy, Protected Areas, and Planning4. Policy Responses to Biodiversity Loss and Ecosystem Degradation
5. Protected Areas: A Cornerstone of Conservation
6. Conservation Planning and Priorities

Part III. How Science Informs Conservation Strategies7. The Perils of Small Populations
8. Population Size, Trend, and Viability
9. Assessing Threats and Choosing Conservation Actions
10. Islands of Nature and the Role of Dispersal
11. Restoration and Reintroduction: Measures of Last Resort
12. Adaptive Management and Evidence-Based Conservation

Part IV. Conservation Challenges in a World Shaped by Humans13. Reversing Global Deforestation and Forest Degradation
14. Balancing Agriculture and Conservation
15. Maintaining Sustainable Marine Fisheries
16. Managing Fresh Water for People and Nature
17. Getting Practical about Introduced Species
18. Climate Change Demands New Conservation Strategies
19. Making Conservation a Success Story
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
Fachbereich: Ökologie
Genre: Biologie, Importe
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: DCLXXII
ISBN-13: 9781319146719
ISBN-10: 1319146716
Sprache: Englisch
Herstellernummer: 978-1-319-14671-9
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Marvier, Michelle
Kareiva, Peter M.
Hersteller: Macmillan Learning
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, juergen.hartmann@springer.com
Maße: 189 x 243 x 23 mm
Von/Mit: Michelle Marvier (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 20.06.2017
Gewicht: 0,964 kg
Artikel-ID: 111020760
Über den Autor
Peter Kareiva; Michelle Marvier
Zusammenfassung
  • ¿The authors describe the innovative approaches to conservation being practiced around the world today-from advances in fundamental research through to their application in some of conservation's most difficult practical and ethical situations.
  • Throughout the text the authors prompt students to think critically and develop their own positions on conservation's key debates. See the "Consider This" essays following each chapter.
  • The authors engage the reader through Discussion Questions, as well as Group Projects that utilize global conservation data available through highlighted websites.
  • Chapters on forests, fresh water, agriculture, and marine fisheries offer a unique and realistic view into how conservation is being practiced today.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Part I. Why Conservation is Needed1. Humans Are the Dominant Ecological Force
2. Biodiversity and Extinction
3. Ecosystem Services: Accounting for Nature's Value

Part II. Policy, Protected Areas, and Planning4. Policy Responses to Biodiversity Loss and Ecosystem Degradation
5. Protected Areas: A Cornerstone of Conservation
6. Conservation Planning and Priorities

Part III. How Science Informs Conservation Strategies7. The Perils of Small Populations
8. Population Size, Trend, and Viability
9. Assessing Threats and Choosing Conservation Actions
10. Islands of Nature and the Role of Dispersal
11. Restoration and Reintroduction: Measures of Last Resort
12. Adaptive Management and Evidence-Based Conservation

Part IV. Conservation Challenges in a World Shaped by Humans13. Reversing Global Deforestation and Forest Degradation
14. Balancing Agriculture and Conservation
15. Maintaining Sustainable Marine Fisheries
16. Managing Fresh Water for People and Nature
17. Getting Practical about Introduced Species
18. Climate Change Demands New Conservation Strategies
19. Making Conservation a Success Story
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
Fachbereich: Ökologie
Genre: Biologie, Importe
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: DCLXXII
ISBN-13: 9781319146719
ISBN-10: 1319146716
Sprache: Englisch
Herstellernummer: 978-1-319-14671-9
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Marvier, Michelle
Kareiva, Peter M.
Hersteller: Macmillan Learning
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, juergen.hartmann@springer.com
Maße: 189 x 243 x 23 mm
Von/Mit: Michelle Marvier (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 20.06.2017
Gewicht: 0,964 kg
Artikel-ID: 111020760
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