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Explains current theories in conservation biology, illustrating how and why species are driven into decline with numerous case histories, and demonstrates how trends toward extinction can be identified and reversed. Discusses the human impact on extinction, the role of economics, species harvesting, and national and international legislation to save endangered species, with an introductory chapter on methodological aspects. For students in ecology, conservation biology, and wildlife management. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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This is an up-to-date and comprehensive look at the increasingly important subject of population management and conservation. Drawing on case studies of previous extinctions and near-extinctions, the authors discuss current theories for why species are driven into decline and how these declines can be reversed. Set in a real-world context of economics, legislation and treaties, this book is very much a practical guide for conservation action. An eminently practical book discussing the theory and practice of conservation as it is in the real world rather than in an imaginary ideal scenario. A synthesis of the very important contribution Graeme Caughley made to the science of conservation biology.
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