Essentials of Conservation Biology, Fourth Edition combines theory and applied and basic research to explain the connections between conservation biology and environmental economics, education, ethics, law, and the social sciences. This new edition stresses the need for an interdisciplinary approach in identifying and solving conservation problems. A major theme throughout the book is the active role that scientists, local people, the general public, conservation organizations, and governments can play in protecting biological diversity, even while providing for human needs. The author presents positive suggestions to show the reader how threats to species and biological communities are being dealt with, and conveys an enthusiasm for the exciting new developments in the field of conservation biology. Each chapter begins with general ideas and principles, which are illustrated with choice examples from the current literature. The most instructive examples are discussed in boxes highlighting species and issues of particular significance. Chapters end with summaries, an annotated list of suggested readings, and discussion questions. Essentials of Conservation Biology, Fourth Edition is beautifully illustrated and is written in clear, non-technical language. It is suitable for undergraduate biology students, as well as students in other disciplines. The book’s broad, up-to-date coverage and its extensive bibliography with over 1,000 references also make it valuable to gr