Conservation: A people-centred approach

This primer is designed to extend students' knowledge and inspire them to take their school-level learning further. It explores topics that aren't studied in depth as part of the A level curriculum, giving students a first taste of the study of biology beyond school-level and demonstrating how concepts frequently encountered at school are relevant to and applied in current research. It also discusses the importance of populations, life histories, interactions between different species, ecosystem services, and the long history of the impact of humans on the landscape.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 176 pages
\n Publication date: 25 September 2019
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press
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This primer is written primarily for 16-19 year old students, with the aim of extending their knowledge and inspiring them to take their school-level learning further. It explores topics that are not studied in depth as part of the A level curriculum (or equivalent), giving students a first taste of the study of biology beyond school-level and demonstrating how concepts frequently encountered at school are relevant to and applied in current research. This is the ideal text to support students who are considering making the transition from studying biology at school to university.

The primer provides an introduction to the ideas of modern conservation biology, and the issues that constrain us from achieving sustainability. Opening with a consideration of ecology and conservation as a science, and the notion of different processes happening at different scales, the primer goes on to discuss the importance of populations and life histories. It also emphasises interactions between different species, a key area of understanding for getting to grips with ecology. With a step up in scale, it then introduces the idea of ecosystem services, and the dependence of human life and well-being on these services.

The long history of the impact of humans on the landscape leads to a discussion of myths such as the "balance of nature" and "pristine environments." These concepts are crucial to understanding modern ideas of the right way to conserve our world.

Using the South Sinai in Egypt as a case study throughout, the primer explores explore the issues of how indigenous people can maintain their traditions in the modern world, and the relationship between their traditions and biodiversity. These form the key to understanding how humans can live sustainably with the natural world.

In conclusion, this primer is an essential resource for students who are interested in learning more about conservation biology and the issues that surround it. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, and encourages students to think critically about the challenges we face in achieving sustainability. By exploring the case study of the South Sinai, the primer demonstrates how indigenous people can maintain their traditions in the modern world, and how these traditions are linked to biodiversity. This knowledge is crucial for understanding how humans can live sustainably with the natural world, and for creating a more sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.

\n Weight: 360g\n
Dimension: 242 x 186 x 8 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780198821663\n \n