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A Primer of Conservation Biology, Fifth Edition, incorporates background, theory, and examples in a lively and readable text that will appeal to a wide audience and stimulate interest in conservation biology. The book provides the most uptodate perspective on many highprofile issues in the field, such as sustainable development, global warming, payments for ecosystem services, and strategies to save species on the verge of extinction.The Primer is divided into nine chapters, focusing successively on biological diversity and its value, the threats to biological diversity, conservation at the population and species levels, protecting, managing and restoring ecosystems, and sustainable development. The book provides many examples of successful conservation approaches, such as one involving sea turtles in Brazil, and ends with suggestions for a future agenda. Throughout, the choice of examples is well balanced to show the full range of species, ecosystems, and geographic areas of the world. These examples are also selected to demonstrate the controversies in the field, and stimulate thought and discussion. The links between conservation biology and environmental law, environmental economics, philosophy, social sciences and anthropology, park management, and government policy are clearly presented.The book is very well illustrated in color. The readerfriendly text is backed by an extensive bibliography (covering literature through 2012) and a glossary. There is an annotated list of suggested readings, a summary, and discussion questions at the end of each chapter. Key conservation organizations and their websites are presented in an Appendix.A Primer of Conservation Biology is ideally suited for use in short undergraduate courses, either as a standalone text or supplemented by outside readings. It can also be used effectively as a supplemental resource in courses in introductory biology, general ecology, population biology, environmental science, and wildlife management. Its broad perspective, concise format, and appealing writing style make the Primer the perfect choice for students, professionals, government policymakers, and others who are eager to learn more about conservation biology. These same qualities give the book a strong appeal to students whose first language is not English.RESOURCESFor the InstructorInstructor's Resource LibraryThis resource includes all figures (lineart illustrations and photographs) and tables from the textbook, provided as both high and lowresolution JPEGs. All have been formatted and optimized for excellent projection quality. Also included are readytouse PowerPoint slides of all figures and tables.
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- Q: What topics are covered in A Primer of Conservation Biology? A: A Primer of Conservation Biology covers essential topics such as biological diversity, threats to biodiversity, conservation strategies at population and species levels, ecosystem protection, and sustainable development.
- Q: Who is the author of A Primer of Conservation Biology? A: The author of A Primer of Conservation Biology is Richard B. Primack.
- Q: What is the page count of A Primer of Conservation Biology? A: A Primer of Conservation Biology has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: Is A Primer of Conservation Biology suitable for beginners? A: Yes, A Primer of Conservation Biology is well-suited for beginners, making it ideal for undergraduate courses and those new to conservation biology.
- Q: What edition is A Primer of Conservation Biology? A: This is the fifth edition of A Primer of Conservation Biology.
- Q: What condition is the used copy of A Primer of Conservation Biology in? A: The used copy of A Primer of Conservation Biology is in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does A Primer of Conservation Biology have? A: A Primer of Conservation Biology is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there resources available for instructors using this textbook? A: Yes, there is an Instructor's Resource Library that includes figures, tables, and PowerPoint slides for teaching.
- Q: What year was A Primer of Conservation Biology published? A: A Primer of Conservation Biology was published on April 11, 2012.
- Q: Does A Primer of Conservation Biology include illustrations? A: Yes, the book is well illustrated in color, enhancing the learning experience.