Principles of Conservation Biology

By Gary K. Meffe and C. Ronald Carroll

Book Overview

Principles of Conservation Biology, Second Edition, is a major revision of the most comprehensive textbook on conservation biology. First published in 1994, and richly praised by reviewers, teachers, and students, Principles was adopted for courses at more than 145 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Written by leading experts in the field, it is intended for use in conservation biology courses at the advanced undergraduate (junior and senior) and graduate levels, as well as by researchers and practitioners, and assumes a basic background in biology and ecology. Principles' nineteen chapters address several themes, including introductory topics that serve as the foundation for the field, population-level issues, community and ecosystem-level concerns, and a large section on human dimensions, the practical application of conservation biology in a real and complex world. Two chapters specifically grapple with complex management and sustainable development issues using a series of case studies written by individuals intimately involved with problem solving. The Second Edition features a new chapter on becoming more effective in implementation of science in conservation policy, a much expanded and in-depth treatment of ecosystem management, a large number of new and updated guest essays and case studies, and rigorous revisions throughout. The book is richly illustrated, and chapters are complemented with annotated reading lists and questions designed to stimulate thought and class discussions. Principles of Conservation Biology concludes with an extensive glossary of useful terms and a large bibliography that has proved a valuable reference for students and researchers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878935215
• ISBN13: 9780878935215
• Release Date: May 1997
• Publisher: Sinauer Associates Inc
• Length: 729 Pages
• Weight: 4.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 9.0" x 1.3"

Customer Reviews

An enriching text, the best of the best

I have come across Principles of Conservation Biology, while I was an undergraduate student. I remember wondering these times, whether I have changed or that textbook makes itself read. These days we had to read to get good grades, and we used to read literature to entertain ourselves; until this book. This book is both a textbook and a philospphy, a literature, a travel journal, a life book. It synthesizes and delivers so diverse subjects so nicely, elegantly and fully that, it becomes the book the conservation biology deserves. This book is not only for students or practitioners of nature conservation, but for everybody who wishes to understand our role in nature as human beings. This book gets to you with a detailed enough, realistic and widescope view, written in a way that harmonizes scholar, everyday, and philosophical language. A must read.

Conservation Biology review

Excellent book, either for the serious student or for someone just interested in the subject. However most of the graphics are in black and white, so it takes some getting used to, but there are some nice color plates in the middle of the book. It is generally written well and seldom assumes you know what they are talking about without an explanation of some of the concepts.

Impressed

The book was sent fairly quickly and packaged very well. The book is new as it was advertized. Would buy from seller again.

Great book

I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in this subject. It has a lot of great case studies and examples. Some conservation biologists call this one "the Concervation biology bible".