{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-conservation-biology-9781605354736","title":"An Introduction to Conservation Biology","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew coauthor Anna Sher joins longtime author Richard Primack in creating a book that combines the readability of Primacks A Primer of Conservation Biology with the depth and coverage of his larger textbook  Essentials of Conservation Biology. The result is a book well suited for a wide range of undergraduate courses  as both a primary text for conservation biology courses and a supplement for ecological and environmental science courses.  Using the chapter framework of the current Primer as a springboard  the authors have added three chapters focused on population biology conservation tools (Chapter 7)  restoration ecology (Chapter 10)  and the future of conservation (Chapter 12). Sustainable development  ex situ conservation  and other key topics have been expanded and updated with hundreds of new examples  explanations  citations  and figures to enhance learning and excitement for the subject. Mining her experience teaching conservation biology with Dr. Primacks texts for over a decade  Dr. Sher fine-tunes the presentation of difficult concepts  particularly in economics and politics. Coverage of recent conservation biology events in the news--such as the poaching of Cecil the lion  the first papal encyclical on the environment  and the international Paris Accord on climate change--keeps the content fresh and current.  The books twelve chapters (see Contents) focus successively on biological diversity and its value; threats to biological diversity; conservation at the population and species levels; protecting  managing and restoring ecosystems; and sustainable development. Each chapter begins with general ideas and principles  beautifully illustrated in full color with diverse examples from the current literature. Chapters end with summaries  an annotated list of suggested readings  discussion questions  and extensive summary statements in the text margins  as study aids. Throughout  the authors maintain a focus on the active role that scientists  local people  conservation organizations  government  and the general public play in protecting biodiversity  even while providing for human needs.  RESOURCES  For Instructors Instructors Resource Library This resource includes all figures (line-art illustrations and photographs) and tables from the textbook  provided as both high- and low-resolution JPEGs. All have been formatted and optimized for excellent projection quality. Also included are ready-to-use PowerPoint slides of all figures and tables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45646980251701,"sku":"ByrdShop_1605354732","price":56.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781605354736.jpg?v=1781684407","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-conservation-biology-9781605354736","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}