Conservation
Replacing Quantity with Quality as a Goal for Global Management
Published on 4. January 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
392 pages
978-0-471-59515-1 (ISBN)
Description
In his fascinating book, Jordan promotes the idea that conservation is a philosophy of managing the environment in a manner that does not despoil, exhaust or extinguish. He stresses that an understanding of ecological economics, environmental policy and culture are paramount to achieving the goals of conservation.
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Persons
Carl F. Jordan is Professor Emeritus, Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia.
Content
Conservation History. Environmental Trends. Environmental Ethics. Ecological Economics. Policies for Conservation. Management of Natural Resources. Preservation of Biodiversity. Culture. Conclusion. References. Indexes.