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Tropical Conservation Biology

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Tropical Conservation Biology by Navjot S. Sodhi, Barry W. Brook, and Corey J. A. Bradshaw delves into the urgent need to preserve tropical ecosystems. It examines the intricate dynamics of biodiversity, ecological interactions, and the threats posed by human activities. The authors propose strategies for effective conservation practices aimed at sustaining these vital environments for future generations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about understanding the complexities and interconnections within tropical ecosystems. It offers in-depth insight into the challenges and strategies for conserving biodiversity in these rich yet vulnerable habitats, making it ideal for readers interested in science and nature conservation.

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This introductory textbook examines diminishing terrestrial and aquatic habitats in the tropics, covering a broad range of topics including the fate of the coral reefs; the impact of agriculture, urbanization, and logging on habitat depletion; and the effects of fire on plants and animal survival.

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This introductory textbook examines diminishing terrestrial and aquatic habitats in the tropics, covering a broad range of topics including the fate of coral reefs; the impact of agriculture, urbanisation, and logging on habitat depletion; and the effects of fire on plant and animal survival.

  • Includes case studies and interviews with prominent conservation scientists to help situate key concepts in a real-world context.
  • Covers a broad range of topics including: the fate of coral reefs; the impact of agriculture, urbanisation, and logging on habitat depletion; and the effects of fire on plant and animal survival.
  • Highlights conservation successes in the region, and emphasises the need to integrate social issues, such as human hunger, into a tangible conservation plan.
  • Documents the current state of the field as it looks for ways to predict future outcomes and lessen human impact.

β€œSodhi et al. have done a masterful job of compiling a great deal of literature from around the tropical realm, and they have laid out the book in a fruitful and straightforward manner… I plan to use it as a reference and as supplemental reading for several courses, and I would encourage others to do the same.” Ecology, 90(4), 2009, pp. 1144–1145

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Tropical Conservation Biology by Navjot S. Sodhi, Barry W. Brook, and Corey J. A. Bradshaw has been praised as an excellent introduction to conservation biology, noted for its breadth and current detail. Scholars in fields like tropical biology, ecology, and environmental sciences will find it a valuable addition to their collections. It is also recognised as an informative reference on the challenges of conserving biodiversity in tropical regions.

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ISBN: 9781405150736

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 November 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 671g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Navjot S. Sodhi is Professor at the National University of Singapore. An associate/subject editor of Conservation Biology, the Auk, and Biotropica, Navjot received his PhD from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. A recipient of National Geographic Society grants, he has also spent time as a Bullard Fellow at Harvard University, where he holds an adjunct associate position.


Barry W. Brook is Professor and Director of the Research Institute for Climate Change and Sustainability at the University of Adelaide, Australia. His research interests include climate change, global ecology and extinction dynamics. Barry serves on the editorial boards of Ecological Research and Raffles Bulletin of Zoology and is a member of the Australian Research Council College of Experts and F1000 Biology. In 2006 he was awarded the Fenner Medal by the Australian Academy of Sciences.


Corey J. A. Bradshaw is Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow at Charles Darwin University, Australia. He earned a doctoral degree from the University of Otago, New Zealand and has extensively researched marine and terrestrial vertebrate populations, with an emphasis on extinction modelling and ecological theory. Corey is an Associate Editor for Journal of Animal Ecology.

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