Fundamentals of Conservation Biology

In the new edition of this highly successful book, Malcolm Hunter and new co-author James Gibbs offer a thorough introduction to the fascinating and important field of conservation biology, focusing on what can be done to maintain biodiversity through management of ecosystems and populations. <ul> <li>Starting with a succinct look at conservation and biodiversity, this book progresses to contend with some of the subject’s most complex topics, such as mass extinctions, ecosystem degradation, and over exploitation.</li> <li>Discusses social, political, and economic aspects of conservation biology.</li> <li>Thoroughly revised with over six hundred new references and web links to many of the organizations involved in conservation biology, striking photographs and maps.</li> </ul> <p>Artwork from the book is available to instructors online at www.blackwellpublishing.com/hunter and by request on CD-ROM.</p>