Conservation Biology: Evolution in Action

by Scott P. Carroll, Charles W. Fox

Overview

The main goal of this book is to encourage and formalize the infusion of evolutionary thinking into mainstream conservation biology. It reviews the evolutionary foundations of conservation issues, and unifies conceptual and empirical advances in evolutionary conservation biology. The book can be used either as a primary textbook or as a supplementary reading in an advanced undergraduate or graduate level course - likely to be called Conservation Biology or in some cases Evolutionary Ecology. The focus of chapters is on current concepts in evolution as they pertain to conservation, and the empirical study of these concepts. The balanced treatment avoids exhaustive reviews and overlapping duplication among the chapters. Little background in genetics is assumed of the reader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195306798
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	09/15/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	392
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Scott P. Carroll is an evolutionary biologist in the department of entomology at UC Davis.

Charles W. Fox is a professor in the department of entomology at the University of Kentucky, Lexington. He is executive editor of the journal Functional Ecology.

Table of Contents

Section 1 - Population structure and genetics of threatened taxa1. The history, purview and future of conservation genetics - John C. Avise2. Effects of population size on population viability: from mutation to environmental catastrophes - David Reed3. Demographics versus genetics in conservation biology - Barry W. Brook4. Metapopulation structure and the conservation consequences of population fragmentation - Julianno B. M. Sambatti, Eli Stahl & Susan Harrison5. The influence of breeding systems and mating systems on conservation genetics and conservation decisions - Michele R. Dudash & Courtney J. MurrenSection 2 - Conserving biodiversity within and among species6. The importance of conserving evolutionary processes - Thomas B. Smith and Gregory F. Grether7. Phylogenetic diversity and conservation - Daniel P. Faith8. Genetic considerations in introduction efforts - Philippine Vergeer, N. Joop Ouborg, Andrew P. Hendry9. Hybridization, introgression and the evolutionary management of threatened species - Judith M. RhymerSection 3 - Evolutionary responses to environmental change10. Evolution in response to climate change - Julie Etterson11. Evolutionary dynamics of adaptation to environmental stress - George W. Gilchrist and Donna G. Folk12. Managing phenotypic variability with genetic and environmental heterogeneity: adaptation as a first principle of conservation biology - Scott P. Carroll and Jason V. Watters13. Genetic diversity, adaptive potential and population viability in changing environments - Elizabeth Grace BouldingSection 4 - Conservation and evolution in biotic interactions14. The geographic mosaic of co evolution and its conservation significance - Craig W. Benkman, Thomas L. Parchman & Adam M. Siepielski15. The next communities: evolution and integration of invasive species - Scott P. Carroll & Charles W. Fox16. Ecosystem recovery: Lessons from the past - Geerat J. Vermeij17. Host-pathogen evolution, biodiversity and disease risks for natural populations - Sonia Altizer & Amy B. PedersenSection 5 - Evolutionary management18. Conservation planning and genetic diversity - Maile C. Neel19. Implications of transgene escape for conservation - Michelle Marvier20. Evolution and sustainability of harvested populations - Mikko Heino & Ulf DieckmannReferences cited