Conservation Biology in Sub-Saharan Africa is the definitive open-access textbook on essential conservation issues in the region. Now in its updated Second Edition, this prizewinning volume, which can be downloaded for free, is an invaluable resource for university courses, as well as a handy guide for professionals working to halt the increasing loss of biodiversity.
Easy to read and full of cutting-edge research, the book includes fifteen chapters that cover the full range of conservation biology topics, including threats to biodiversity, environmental laws and protected areas management, as well as additional topics such as nature’s contributions to people, conservation funding, and human-wildlife conflict. Pertinent updates to the Second Edition include discussions on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and how technological advancements can benefit conservation.
This rich resource also includes a background discussion of what conservation biology is, an overview of how conservation has changed over time, and many examples of how conservation is promoting economic development in an African context. Special content boxes, covering specific themes written by conservation professionals working throughout Africa, are included in each chapter, alongside recommended readings, suggested discussion topics, and updated references.
Conservation Biology in Sub-Saharan Africa provides an essential resource, available online without charge, for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as conservation professionals who want to remain at the cutting edge of the field.
