Topics in Conservation Biology

Edited by Tony Povilitis

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Abstract: Conservation biology is called a "crisis discipline." In a world undergoing rapid change, this science informs us about research, technologies, management practices, and policies that can help protect the earth's naturally-occurring biological diversity. The six chapters of this book provide insightful analysis on managing protected areas (Middle East), conserving biochemical and genetic diversity of carob tree (Tunisia) and wild pear (Japan), determining the health status of Amazon manatee, manipulating sex ratios to benefit wildlife, and narrowing the gap between religion and conservation. The authors approach threats to biological diversity from varied angles, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the field. This book offers room for reflection on the definition and utility of the word 'natural' on a planet now overwhelmingly dominated by people.

JEL-codes: Q57 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
ISBN: 978-953-51-0540-4
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Chapters in this book:

Amazonian Manatee Urinalysis: Conservation Applications

Tatyanna Mariucha Pantoja

Biochemical Diversity of Wild Carob Tree Populations and Its Economic Value

Souheila Naghmouchi

Global Efforts to Bridge Religion and Conservation: Are They Really Working?

Stephen Mufutau Awoyemi, Amy Gambrill, Alison Ormsby and Dhaval Vyas

Introgression and Long-Term Naturalization of Archaeophytes into Native Plants - Underestimated Risk of Hybrids

Hiroyuki Iketani and Hironori Katayama

Managing Population Sex Ratios in Conservation Practice: How and Why?

Claus Wedekind

Protected Areas in Selected Arab Countries of the Levant Region (Syria, Lebanon & Jordan): An Evaluation of Management and Recommendations for Improvement

Brandon Anthony and Diane A. Matar

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DOI: 10.5772/2141

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