Product Description

This book provides the most up-to-date perspective on many high-profile issues in the field of conservation biology. The features are: lively and readable writing style that appeals to a wide audience; incorporates up-to-date information on high profile issues; and extensively illustrated and is now in full-colour.It provides an up-to-date coverage of issues, such as sustainable development, global warming, and strategies to save species on the verge of extinction. Many examples of successful conservation approaches, suggestions for a future agenda, and the links between the field and other disciplines are presented.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19522 in Books
• Published on: 2008-05-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 292 pages

Review
...I know of no finer text to introduce the subject of Conservation Biology to undergraduates at a global level -- John J. Pipoly III, SIDA, on the second edition

About the Author
RICHARD B. PRIMACK is a Professor in the Biology Department at Boston University and the former Associate Director of the Environmental Studies Program, USA.

Customer Reviews

Dave's Review
It's a very good book with relevant information for the class i'm taking. it's up to date with the newest information.

Excellent introduction to Conservation Biology
Rihard Primack's Essentials of Conservation Biology was the the first textbook to present the fledgling field of conservation biology in a comprehennsive fashion. His Primer of Conservation Biology presents complex topics in a manner that makes this information accessible to a wider readership. The book covers a broad range of topics that includes an accounting of the origins and history of the field of conservation biology. The basic operating principles are offered with numerous examples of their application to real world problems. The author has chosen these examples from many different parts of the world so that all readers can relate to the practical approaches cited. This book serves as an excellent introductory text for readers that want a thorough introduction to conservation biology and access to the jargon of the field. I have recommended this book to students considering entering the field as well as to non-scientists that wish to become familiar with the basics of this new branch of science.