Saving the earth as a career : advice for students on becoming a conservation professional / Malcolm L. Hunter, Jr, David B. Lindenmayer, and Aram J.K. Calhoun.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hunter, Malcolm L., Jr., 1952- author.

Lindenmayer, David, author.

Calhoun, Aram J. K., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conservation of natural resources--Vocational guidance.

Conservation of natural resources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (221 p.)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex, England : Wiley, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Written in an informal and engaging style, Saving the Earth as a Career is an ideal resource for students and professionals pursuing a career in conservation. The book explores the major skills needed to become an effective conservation professional by offering useful advice on a range of topics. Chapters include: * Is this the right career for you? * Designing a program of study * Designing and executing a project * Attending conferences and making presentations * Writing papers * Finding a job * Making a difference Saving the Earth as a Career 2e is a friendly, accessible guide with a global perspective for anyone interested in becoming a conservation or environmental professional, and teachers will find this an invaluable resource for university students at all levels.

Contents:

Is this the right career for you?

Establishing an undergraduate foundation

Selecting an educational program

Applying for admission

Designing a program of study

Designing and executing a project

Attending conferences and making presentations

Writing papers

Finding a job

Making a difference.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781119184805

1119184800

9781119184812

1119184819

OCLC:

937404400