Conservation Biology introduces foundational theories and quantitative modeling knowledge while bringing together theory, applied and basic research, and hundreds of real-world examples and stories from dozens of disciplines to teach students how to become practicing conservation biologists who protect and manage Earth's biodiversity.
By bridging the life sciences, social sciences, humanities, and engineering, this text inspires the next generation of conservation leaders to tackle complex environmental challenges and become effective stewards of the world's biodiversity.
A major theme throughout the text is the active role that researchers, local communities, the general public, conservation organizations, and governments can play in protecting biodiversity.
The second edition of Conservation Biology is updated with the latest research, new interactive exercises, and improved diversity and inclusion to prepare upper-level undergraduates and graduate students for successful careers in conservation.
The new enhanced e-book offers additional features to reinforce learning.
PART I. Foundations of Conservation Biology
1. The State of Our Planet
2. The Rise of Conservation Biology
3. Biodiversity Concepts and Measurement
4. Global Patterns and Drivers of Biodiversity
PART II. Importance of Biodiversity
5. The Many Values of Biodiversity
6. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
7. Ecological Economics and Decision Making
PART III. Threats to Biodiversity
8. Extinction
9. Habitat Loss, Fragmentation, and Degradation
10. Overexploitation
11. Invasive Alien Species
12. Climate Change
PART IV. Approaches to Conservation
13. Species-Level Conservation
14. Community and Ecosystem Conservation
15. Landscape-Scale Conservation
16. Ex Situ Conservation
17. The Future of Conservation
Bradley Cardinale is a Professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Pennsylvania State University. He is recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field, having been honored as a Fellow of both the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Ecological Society of America (ESA). Additionally, he has been named one of ScholarGPS' top 10 Highly Ranked Scholars in Biodiversity Research and is acknowledged by Clarivate Analytics as a Highly Cited Researcher, placing him among the top 1% for the most cited papers in the field of Environment/Ecology.
James Murdoch is a Professor of Wildlife Biology at the University of Vermont, where he has made significant contributions to the field of wildlife conservation and education. He is a recipient of the prestigious Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award, which recognizes his commitment to exceptional teaching. In addition to his academic achievements, he serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for The Nature Conservancy in Vermont and is a member of the IUCN/SSC Canid Specialist Group, where he collaborates with other experts to promote conservation efforts for canid species.
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