Research Techniques in Animal Ecology: Controversies and Consequences

by Luigi Boitani

Book Overview

The present biodiversity crisis is rife with opportunities to make important conservation decisions; however, the misuse or misapplication of the methods and techniques of animal ecology can have serious consequences for the survival of species. Still, there have been relatively few critical reviews of methodology in the field. This book provides an analysis of some of the most frequently used research techniques in animal ecology, identifying...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231113412
• ISBN13: 9780231113410
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher