Problem-Solving in Conservation Biology and Wildlife Management

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By James P. Gibbs and Malcolm L. Hunter and Eleanor J. Sterling

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Problem-Solving in Conservation Biology and Wildlife Management by James P. Gibbs, Malcolm L. Hunter, and Eleanor J. Sterling provides an insightful guide for tackling real-world conservation challenges. The book blends theory with practice, offering case studies and exercises that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the context of preserving biodiversity and managing wildlife populations. It serves as an educational tool for understanding and addressing the complexities involved in conservation efforts.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're passionate about tackling real-world ecological challenges and want to deepen your understanding of conservation strategies. It combines scientific theory with practical applications, making it ideal for those eager to explore issues in wildlife management and pursue solutions to preserve biodiversity in today's changing world.

Problem-Solving in Conservation Biology and Wildlife Management

Presents a set of 32 exercises spanning a wide range of conservation issues including genetic analysis, population biology and management, taxonomy, ecosystem management, land use planning, the public policy process and more. All exercises discuss how to take what has been learned and apply it to practical, real-world issues.

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This set of exercises has been created expressly for students and teachers of conservation biology and wildlife management who want to have an impact beyond the classroom. The book presents a set of 32 exercises that are primarily new and greatly revised versions from the book's successful first edition.

These exercises span a wide range of conservation issues: genetic analysis, population biology and management, taxonomy, ecosystem management, land use planning, the public policy process and more. All exercises discuss how to take what has been learned and apply it to practical, real-world issues.

Accompanied by a detailed instructor’s manual and a student website with software and support materials, the book is ideal for use in the field, lab, or classroom.

Also available:

Fundamentals of Conservation Biology, 3rd edition (2007) by Malcolm L. Hunter Jr and James Gibbs, ISBN 9781405135450

Saving the Earth as a Career: Advice on Becoming a Conservation Professional (2007) by Malcolm L. Hunter Jr, David B. Lindenmayer and Aram J.K. Calhoun, ISBN 9781405167611

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Much of the book is framed around timely and realistic questions or problems encountered by conservation biologists and wildlife managers. It provides readers with manageable data and equips them with the tools needed to address those questions effectively.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405152877

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 January 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 221.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 962g

Pages: 352

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Education & Reference Eleanor J. Sterling James P. Gibbs Malcolm L. Hunter Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

James Gibbs is Associate Professor of Environmental and Forest Biology at the State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

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

Eleanor J. Sterling is Director of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology at Columbia University.