An introduction to the foundational principles of modern conservation biology. Investigation of how biological diversity changes across time and space, threats to biodiversity, and how biodiversity can be managed using cross- disciplinary approaches and illustrated with applied case studies.

Provides a conceptual foundation for documenting human impacts on natural systems and developing approaches to mitigate those impacts. Examines the distribution of and primary threats to biodiversity; policy and management approaches to conservation; economic and ethical concerns; and solving problems using cross- disciplinary approaches, illustrated with real-world case studies.