Saving the Earth as a Career

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Advice on Becoming a Conservation Professional

By Malcolm L. Hunter and Aram J. K. Calhoun and David B. Lindenmayer

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Saving the Earth as a Career offers insightful guidance for aspiring conservationists and wildlife scientists, focusing on the diverse career paths available within environmental fields. The authors, respected figures in ecology, share practical advice, skills needed, and personal experiences to inspire and inform those passionate about making a significant impact on the planet's future. This engaging guide encourages readers to align their career ambitions with critical global conservation efforts.
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You might enjoy this book if you are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and exploring career opportunities in conservation. It offers insights from experienced professionals in the field, providing practical advice for those considering a future in environmental science and nature protection. Ideal for anyone looking to align their career with their values in sustainability.

Saving the Earth as a Career

Written in an informal and engaging style, Saving the Earth as a Career is an ideal resource for students and professionals pursuing a career in conservation. The book explores the major skills needed to become an effective conservation professional by offering useful advice on a range of topics.

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Written in an informal and engaging style, Saving the Earth as a Career is an ideal resource for students and professionals pursuing a career in conservation. The book explores the major skills needed to become an effective conservation professional by offering useful advice on a range of topics.

Chapters include:

Is this the right career for you?
Designing a programme of study
Designing and executing a project
Attending conferences and making presentations
Writing papers
Finding a job
Making a difference

Saving the Earth as a Career 2e is a friendly, accessible guide with a global perspective for anyone interested in becoming a conservation or environmental professional. Teachers will find this an invaluable resource for university students at all levels.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119184799

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 299g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Malcolm L Hunter is the Libra Professor of Conservation Biology and Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Maine. He is also the former President of the Society for Conservation Biology.

David B Lindenmayer is a Research Professor in Ecology at the Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies at The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia.

Aram J K Calhoun is Associate Professor of Wetland Ecology at the University of Maine, a staff scientist at Maine Audubon Society, and chair of the Student Affairs Committee of the Society for Conservation Biology.