Evolutionary Conservation Biology

Author : Régis Ferrière
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139453750
Total Pages : 447 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evolutionary Conservation Biology written by Régis Ferrière and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-06-10 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As anthropogenic environmental changes spread and intensify across the planet, conservation biologists have to analyze dynamics at large spatial and temporal scales. Ecological and evolutionary processes are then closely intertwined. In particular, evolutionary responses to anthropogenic environmental change can be so fast and pronounced that conservation biology can no longer afford to ignore them. To tackle this challenge, areas of conservation biology that are disparate ought to be integrated into a unified framework. Bringing together conservation genetics, demography, and ecology, this book introduces evolutionary conservation biology as an integrative approach to managing species in conjunction with ecological interactions and evolutionary processes. Which characteristics of species and which features of environmental change foster or hinder evolutionary responses in ecological systems? How do such responses affect population viability, community dynamics, and ecosystem functioning? Under which conditions will evolutionary responses ameliorate, rather than worsen, the impact of environmental change?

Author : Scott P. Carroll
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195306791
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Conservation Biology written by Scott P. Carroll and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume will provide a treatment of evolutionary conservation biology that introduces and explains major concepts and also unifies recent theoretical and empirical advances.

Author : Stanton Braude
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400835453
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Methods and Models in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology written by Stanton Braude and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2010-01-04 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An innovative introduction to ecology and evolution This unique textbook introduces undergraduate students to quantitative models and methods in ecology, behavioral ecology, evolutionary biology, and conservation. It explores the core concepts shared by these related fields using tools and practical skills such as experimental design, generating phylogenies, basic statistical inference, and persuasive grant writing. And contributors use examples from their own cutting-edge research, providing diverse views to engage students and broaden their understanding. This is the only textbook on the subject featuring a collaborative "active learning" approach that emphasizes hands-on learning. Every chapter has exercises that enable students to work directly with the material at their own pace and in small groups. Each problem includes data presented in a rich array of formats, which students use to answer questions that illustrate patterns, principles, and methods. Topics range from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and population effective size to optimal foraging and indices of biodiversity. The book also includes a comprehensive glossary. In addition to the editors, the contributors are James Beck, Cawas Behram Engineer, John Gaskin, Luke Harmon, Jon Hess, Jason Kolbe, Kenneth H. Kozak, Robert J. Robertson, Emily Silverman, Beth Sparks-Jackson, and Anton Weisstein. Provides experience with hypothesis testing, experimental design, and scientific reasoning Covers core quantitative models and methods in ecology, behavioral ecology, evolutionary biology, and conservation Turns "discussion sections" into "thinking labs" Professors: A supplementary Instructor's Manual is available for this book. It is restricted to teachers using the text in courses. For information on how to obtain a copy, refer to: http://press.princeton.edu/class_use/solutions.html

Author : Jacob Höglund
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199214212
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evolutionary Conservation Genetics written by Jacob Höglund and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-03-19 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conservation genetics focuses on understanding the role of genetic variation for population persistence. This book is about the methods used to study genetic variation in endangered species and whether genetic variation matters in the extinction of species.

Author : Adrian Barnett
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521881587
Total Pages : 423 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evolutionary Biology and Conservation of Titis, Sakis and Uacaris written by Adrian Barnett and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-04-11 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first detailed collation of the evolution, ecology and conservation of some of South America's least-known, and most endangered, primates.

Author : Michael E. Soulé
Publisher : Sinauer Associates, Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Conservation Biology written by Michael E. Soulé and published by Sinauer Associates, Incorporated. This book was released on 1980 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Roseli Pellens
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319224611
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biodiversity Conservation and Phylogenetic Systematics written by Roseli Pellens and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-02-24 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about phylogenetic diversity as an approach to reduce biodiversity losses in this period of mass extinction. Chapters in the first section deal with questions such as the way we value phylogenetic diversity among other criteria for biodiversity conservation; the choice of measures; the loss of phylogenetic diversity with extinction; the importance of organisms that are deeply branched in the tree of life, and the role of relict species. The second section is composed by contributions exploring methodological aspects, such as how to deal with abundance, sampling effort, or conflicting trees in analysis of phylogenetic diversity. The last section is devoted to applications, showing how phylogenetic diversity can be integrated in systematic conservation planning, in EDGE and HEDGE evaluations. This wide coverage makes the book a reference for academics, policy makers and stakeholders dealing with biodiversity conservation.

Author : Richard Frankham
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521538275
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Primer of Conservation Genetics written by Richard Frankham and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-02-12 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise, entry level text provides an introduction to the importance of genetic studies in conservation and presents the essentials of the discipline in an easy-to-follow format, with main points and terms clearly highlighted. The authors assume only a basic knowledge of Mendelian genetics and simple statistics, making the book accessible to those with a limited background in these areas. Connections between conservation genetics and the wider field of conservation biology are interwoven throughout the book. Worked examples are provided throughout to help illustrate key equations and glossary and suggestions for further reading provide additional support for the reader. Many beautiful pen and ink portraits of endangered species are included to enhance the text. Written for short, introductory level courses in genetics, conservation genetics and conservation biology, this book will also be suitable for practising conservation biologists, zoo biologists and wildlife managers.

Author : K. A. I. Nekaris
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108429025
Total Pages : 515 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evolution, Ecology and Conservation of Lorises and Pottos' written by K. A. I. Nekaris and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to present the latest discoveries on the behaviour, ecology and evolutionary biology of lorises and pottos.

Author : Laura Landweber
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 069122403X
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genetics and the Extinction of Species written by Laura Landweber and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darwin's Origin of Species and Dobzhansky's Genetics and the Origin of Species have been the cornerstones of modern evolutionary and population genetic theory for the past hundred years, but in the twenty-first century, biologists will face graver problems of extinction. In this collection, a team of leading biologists demonstrates why the burgeoning field of conservation biology must continue to rely on the insights of population genetics if we are to preserve the diversity of living species. Technological and theoretical developments throughout the 1990s have allowed for important new insights into how populations have evolved in response to past selection pressures, while providing a broad new understanding of the genetic structure of natural populations. The authors explore these advances and argue for the applicability of new genetic methods in conservation biology. The volume covers such topics as the reasons for extinctions, the best ways to measure biodiversity, and the benefits and drawbacks of policies like captive breeding. Genetics and the Extinction of Species is a rich source of information for biologists and policymakers who want to learn more about the host of tools, theories, and approaches available for conserving biodiversity. In addition to the editors, the contributors to the volume are William Amos, Rebecca Cann, Kathryn Rodriguez-Clark, Leslie Douglas, Leonard Freed, Paul Harvey, Kent Holsinger, Russell Lande, and Helen Steers.