Conservation and Biodiversity (Scientific American Library Paperback)

By Andrew P. Dobson

Book Overview

Beginning with a discussion of the scientific and economic principles relevant to the conservation of biodiversity, the text explores the causes of extinction and consequences of habitat loss. It also includes endangered species management and the conservation of biological communities.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0716750570
• ISBN13: 9780716750574
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Scientific American Library
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.6" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Good primer on Conservation Biology

An engaging read for the lay audience - basically for people who want a well written, primer of biodiversity conservation with plenty of examples.