East African Ecosystems and Their Conservation [Hardcover]

Tim McClanahan (Author), Truman P. Young (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 21, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0195108175 | ISBN-13: 978-0195108170

East Africa is one of the most diverse and interesting tropical area on the planet. It is home not only to the last great megafaunal assemblage, but also to human populations with the highest growth rates. This book draws on the expertise of leading ecologists, each intimately familiar with a particular set of East African ecosystems, to provide the first in-depth and integrated account of the ecology, management, threats, and conservation of these diverse ecosystems. Summarizing the tremendous wealth of scientific research that has come out of East Africa in the last few decades, each chapter analyzes a given ecosystem type, taking the reader through the basics of its ecology, its historical use (and misuse) by humans, and its prospects for conservation. Throughout the book, linkages and similarities among ecosystems are emphasized, the historical and contemporary role of humans in shaping these ecosystems is considered, fundamental principles of ecology are considered, and interesting case studies are highlighted. Students and researchers in ecology, conservation biology, and environmental sciences will find this book useful in their work.

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Review

"The superior editing will allow use by students as a resource on East African ecosystems. Thoughtful travelers to Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda should read this book. . . . comprehensively treated in an enjoyable manner. Highly recommended."--Choice

About the Author

Tim McClanahan is at The Wildlife Conservation Society. Truman P. Young is at Fordham University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (November 21, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195108175
• ISBN-13: 978-0195108170
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,315,099 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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