Conservation and Biodiversity

Scientific American Library Series #59

by Andrew P. Dobson

As species disappear at an unprecedented rate, scientists work to conserve the Earth's biodiversity. In Conservation and Biodiversity , Andrew Dobson looks at the current state of endangered species management, exploring the economics of different conservation techniques and the practical possibilities for using the environment while sustaining it. Filled with case studies, it is a compelling investigation into a wide range of issues, from the ivory trade in elephants to the sale of rhino horns, from the function of zoos to the reintroduction of species to the wild.

Genres: Science, Natural History, Ecology

264 pages, Paperback

First published December 15, 1995

About the author

British political author and Professor at Keele University. His main interest is population dynamics in birds and mammals as well as parasites and their hosts. He also deals with the application of theoretical ecology in nature conservation biology and for the control of infectious diseases.

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a nice 'non' textbook for folks who want to begin a literacy in biodiversity issues. Very accessible but informative.

[Liliyah · Rating 3 out of 5]

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