An extensive overview of the science of conservation biology. The book includes two chapters on case studies which focus on conservation management and sustainable development projects.
Gary Meffe is a zoologist with a Ph.D. from Arizona State University and expertise in evolutionary ecology and conservation biology. He co-authored major textbooks on conservation and ecosystem management and served as Editor-in-Chief of Conservation Biology. Now living in Vermont, he has also published two popular books celebrating small-town life.
I read this book during my master's degree program. As bulky as it looks, this book is quite comprehensive. It provides you with a wide range of conservation issues and their potential solutions. Case studies are also presented to make it more insightful. I would recommend the book to conservation biology students and anyone who works or is interested in the field of conservation biology.