Geodiversity

The first book to focus exclusively on the subject,Geodiversity, Second Edition describes theinterrelationships between geodiversity and biodiversity, the valueof geodiversity to society, as well as current threats to itsexistence. Illustrated with global case studies throughout, thebook examines traditional approaches toprotecting geodiversity and the new management agenda nowbeing implemented. The Second Edition of this successful textbookcontinues to build on the success of the first edition which isstill the standard reference for the subject. Fully revised and updated throughout, the Second Edition nowincludes new material on geoparks, geotourism and implications ofclimate change for geoconservation. Reviews of previous edition: "Murray Gray's new book is the first widelyavailable text to bring together and analyse some of these emergingideas....The result is a book that should be in the library ofevery land manager and one that is likely to lead many practicinggeoscientists and quaternarists to a new view of the importance oftheir field for nature conservation and environmentalmanagement... (Journal of Quaternary Science, Vol.19, No.8,December 2004) "It is strange that it is necessary to justify theimportance of geodiversity.... Murray Gray does it withbrilliance, not only to convince 'non-believers', butgiving inspiration to us that have worked in geoconservation for along time" (ProGEO News, 3 & 4, 2003) "...The author provides a timely review of recent advances inthe integration of geodiversity into wider conservation andplanning strategies..." ...." (Journal of QuaternaryScience, Vol.19, No.8, December 2004) "...the book is well-written and follows a clear and conciseoutline." (Environmental Geology, Vol. 48, No. 2, July2005)