Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2002. Quarto, paperback, text illustrations, maps, other illustrations.

Conservation biology is fast emerging as a major new discipline, incorporating biological principles into the design of effective strategies for sustainable management and preservation of populations, species and entire ecosystems. This beautifully illustrated textbook introduces students to conservation biology, taking a truly global perspective and providing a fully comprehensive and accessible treatment of the subject. Key ideas, discussion points, further reading and relevant websites are included in each chapter and textboxes are used throughout for supplementary information, definitions and case studies from around the world. Also available in hardcover.