{"product_id":"conservation-biology-a-primer-for-south-asia-9788173717246","title":"Conservation Biology: A Primer for South Asia","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Kamaljit S Bawa, Richard B Primack, Meera Anna Oommen\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis introductory book on conservation biology is based on Richard Primack’s widely used \u003ci\u003eA Primer of Conservation Biology\u003c\/i\u003e. It explores the key concepts of conservation using examples from South Asia, home to some of the world’s most exotic species that are now facing the threat of extinction. The book draws attention to the rapid decline in the biodiversity of this region and emphasises the need for urgent action. It also discusses the initiatives that are being undertaken in the region such as involving local communities, framing laws and policies, and identifying research areas that will help stem further loss in biodiversity and make the long term goal of protecting our species successful.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Numerous case studies from South Asia \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Discusses the involvement of indigenous tribes in preserving biodiversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Outlines specific research areas that are to be focussed on for implementation of successful conservation programmes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45616517349527,"sku":"9788173717246","price":1348.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9788173717246.webp?v=1769295000","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/conservation-biology-a-primer-for-south-asia-9788173717246","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}