{"product_id":"road-ecology-marcello-damico-9783032166401","title":"Road Ecology: Synthesis and Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoads and transportation infrastructures are among the most extensive human-made transformations on Earth--shaping landscapes, enabling connectivity, and driving economic growth. Yet, behind these undeniable benefits lies a complex web of ecological consequences. Roads fragment habitats, alter ecosystems, and influence biodiversity in ways that ripple across the planet, raising urgent questions for sustainable development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis groundbreaking book is the first to comprehensively present both the current state of knowledge and future directions in the emerging discipline of Road Ecology.\u003c\/strong\u003e Organized into 5 sections, it offers a clear and accessible structure: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eRoad-Related Impacts\u003c\/strong\u003e - How roads affect ecosystems and species\u003cbr\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Perspectives\u003c\/strong\u003e - Insights from Road Ecology research worldwide\u003cbr\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eOrganism-Level Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e - From plants to wildlife, understanding species-specific responses\u003cbr\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eEmerging Topics\u003c\/strong\u003e - Innovative approaches and future challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter concludes with a forward-looking perspective, ensuring readers gain not only a deep understanding of today's science but also a vision for tomorrow's solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis essential resource addresses a long-standing gap: the difficulty of integrating all aspects of Road Ecology into a single, coherent reference. By promoting a multidisciplinary approach, it empowers scientists, students, and stakeholders--such as road authorities, wildlife managers, and conservation planners--to mitigate ecological costs while enhancing societal benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you are a researcher, policymaker, or an environmentally conscious reader, this book offers the knowledge and tools to navigate one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marcello D'Amico\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3032166403\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783032166401\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 539\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.51h x 6.42w x 1.16d","brand":"Marcello D'Amico","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48743049003263,"sku":"9783032166401","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/road-ecology-marcello-damico-9783032166401","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}