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Introduction to conservation biology / Richard B. Primack, Boston University, Anna A. Sher, University of Denver.
Veterinary: Atwood Library (Campus) - Display QH75 .P7523 2016
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Primack, Richard B., 1950- author.
- Sher, Anna, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Conservation biology.
- Physical Description:
- xvii, 476 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Sunderland, MA, U.S.A. : Sinauer Associates, Inc., Publishers, [2016]
- Contents:
- Defining conservation biology
- What is biodiversity?
- The value of biodiversity
- Threats to biodiversity
- Extinction is forever
- Conserving populations and species
- Bringing populations and species back from the brink
- Protected areas
- Conservation outside protected areas
- Restoration ecology
- The challenge of sustainable development
- The future of conservation.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 425-461) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781605354736
- 1605354732
- OCLC:
- 938396290
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