Fundamentals of conservation biology /
Malcolm L. Hunter, Jr., James P. Gibbs.
- 3rd ed.
- Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., c2007.
- xv, 497 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [405]-475) and indexes.
Part I: Biodiversity and Its Importance -- 1. Conservation and Conservation Biology -- 2. What is Biodiversity? -- 3. Species Diversity -- 4. Ecosystem Diversity -- 5. Genetic Diversity -- Part II: Threats to Biodiversity -- 6. Mass Extinctions and Global Change -- 7. Extinction Processes -- 8. Ecosystem Degradation and Loss -- 9. Overexploitation -- 10. Invasive Exotics -- Part III: Maintaining Biodiversity -- 11. Protecting Ecosystems -- 12. Managing Ecosystems -- 13. Managing Populations -- 14. Zoos and Gardens -- Part IV: The Human Factors -- 15. Social Factors -- 16. Economics -- 17. Politics and Action -- Epilogue