Conservation Science: Balancing the Needs of People and Nature, Second Edition

Now is the time for conservation sciencea mission-oriented scientific enterprise that seeks to protect nature including Earths animals plants and ecosystems in the face of unprecedented human demands upon the planet. Conservation scientists apply principles from ecology population genetics economics political science and other natural and social sciences to manage and preserve nature. The focus of this textbook is first and foremost on protecting nature and especially Earths biota. It also contains a heavy emphasis on highlighting strategies to better connect the practice of conservation with the needs and priorities of a growing human population. Now used at over 150 colleges and universities Conservation Science is an original and modern approach to conservation. Gretchen Daily (Stanford University) says it well: Based on unparalleled firsthand experience Kareiva and Marvier explore the innovative approaches to conservation being honed around the world today. Their account is rigorous and engaging with fresh questions data and quantitative analysis interwoven with vivid stories of actual conservation practice in the field." Conservation Science was primarily written primarily for undergraduates and beginning graduate students who are interested either in academic careers or working in conservation at government agencies non-governmental organizations or international institutions.