Saving the Earth as a Career by Ml Hunter
Written in an informal and engaging style, Saving the Earth as a Career is an ideal resource for students and professionals pursuing a career in conservation.
The illustrative dialogues between people, and cartoons, add to the appeal of this little book to prospective and current students, and each chapter has further reading lists and notesOverall, I found the advice to be sound and realisticservation. (Biodivers Conserv, 2011) Hunter, Lindenmayer and Calhoun provide thorough and un-intimidating counsel to those seeking to pursue a job in the field of conservation. They explore the path towards saving the earth in a series of succinct chapters, sprinkled generously with humorous cartoons, short anecdotes and supplemental reading lists. (Journal of Biosocial Science, July 2009) Saving the Earth as a Career is a valuable reference and the authors have taken a momentous step forward in guiding future generations to protect the planet's natural assets. (Conservation Biology, June 2009) The book explores the major skills needed to become an effective professional by offering useful advice on a range of topics. (EUCC Coastal News, September 2008) The [authors] display a practical, conversational writing style ... well organized and straightforward; either read it thoroughly or use as a quick reference guide ... engaging read overall. Recommended. (Choice Reviews) This book fills a vitally important role in development of conservation professionals ... It helps students think and act like a conservation professional early in their careers. (Ecology)
Malcolm L Hunter is the Libra Professor of Conservation Biology and Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Maine. He is also the former President of the Society for Conservation Biology. David B Lindenmayer is a Research Professor in Ecology at the Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies at The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia. Aram J K Calhoun is Associate Professor of Wetland Ecology at the University of Maine, a staff scientist at Maine Audubon Society, and chair of the Student Affairs Committee of the Society for Conservation Biology.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781405167611 |
| ISBN 10 | 1405167610 |
| Title | Saving the Earth as a Career |
| Author | Ml Hunter |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-07-10 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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