{"product_id":"insect-conservation-michael-j-samways-9780199298228","title":"Insect Conservation: A Handbook of Approaches and Methods","description":"With up to a quarter of all insect species heading towards extinction over the next few decades, there is now a pressing need to summarize the techniques available for measuring insect diversity in order to develop effective conservation strategies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eInsect Conservation\u003c\/em\u003e outlines the main methods and techniques available to entomologists, providing a comprehensive synthesis for use by graduate students, researchers and practising conservationists worldwide. Both modern and more 'traditional' methodologies are described, backed up by practical background information and a global range of examples. Many newer techniques are included which have not yet been described in the existing book literature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book will be particularly relevant to postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students taking courses in insect ecology, conservation biology and environmental management, as well as established researchers in these fields. It will also be a valuable reference for nature conservation practitioners and professional entomologists worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael J. Samways, Melodie A. McGeoch, Tim R. New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 019929822X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199298228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2010","brand":"Michael J. Samways","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44119438164223,"sku":"9780199298228","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4de7e75b-fa19-4c13-b8f7-7da5643a8141.jpg?v=1687409349","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/insect-conservation-michael-j-samways-9780199298228","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}