Conservation Biology's clarified concepts and updated references allow students to investigate practical approaches to ecosystem management and resource conservation from a biological perspective. To better introduce conservation biology to nonmajors, the beginning chapters of the new edition present an overview, and cover the history of conservation biology. Concepts and Applications is the only text that examines aquatic ecosystems in depth. For example, both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems are defined in terms of their physical and biological characteristics, wildlife, and vegetative growth. Additional coverage of environmental ethics is integrated throughout the second edition.
Many controversial issues surround conservation and resource management.
This coverage will help students recognize both the pros and cons of various important issues. New learning aids include chapter summaries, critical thinking questions, and suggestions for further reading. Also featured are chapter overviews and outlines, boldface key terms, boxed readings, literature citations, and a complete glossary. The McGraw-Hill Companies . Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . .