Wetlands Explained: Wetland Science, Policy, and Politics in America - Softcover

Lewis Jr., William M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195131843 ISBN 13: 9780195131840

Publisher: Oxford University Press USA, 2001

Synopsis

This book combines a broad scientific and sociopolitical view of US wetlands, for a wide audience of students and professionals concerned with basic or applied ecology, environmental conservation and policy. Wetland science is a new and rapidly evolving branch of ecosystem science, and wetland regulation is increasingly central to conservation policy. Regulatory initiatives frequently raise unanswered questions, while scientific study supports or calls into question regulatory practice, which occurs in an environment of intense public scrutiny. This primer lays out the science and policy considerations in a format accessible and useful to all who would be involved in wetland ecology, and his book would also serve as a supplementary text for courses on conservation biology, wetlands or environmental policy.

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Review

"I very much enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about the scientific and policy debates concerning wetlands in the US"Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology

" ... a concise slim volume which acts as a great review guide to any wetland ... language is extremely accessible ... anyone interested in wetlands would do well to read this book." (TEG News)

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press USA
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195131843
• ISBN 13: 9780195131840
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160