{"product_id":"geodiversity-isbn-9780470742150","title":"Geodiversity","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first book to focus exclusively on the subject, \u003ci\u003eGeodiversity, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e describes the interrelationships between geodiversity and biodiversity, the value of geodiversity to society, as well as current threats to its existence. Illustrated with global case studies throughout, the book examines traditional approaches to protecting geodiversity and the new management agenda now being implemented. The Second Edition of this successful textbook continues to build on the success of the first edition which is still the standard reference for the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFully revised and updated throughout, the Second Edition now includes new material on geoparks, geotourism and implications of climate change for geoconservation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews  of previous edition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Murray Gray's new book is the first widely available text to bring together and analyse some of these emerging ideas….The result is a book that should be in the library of every land manager and one that is likely to lead many practicing geoscientists and quaternarists to a new view of the importance of their field for nature conservation and environmental management..\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eJournal of Quaternary Science\u003c\/i\u003e, Vol.19, No.8, December 2004\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"It is strange that it is necessary to justify the importance of geodiversity…. Murray Gray does it with brilliance, not only to convince 'non-believers', but giving inspiration to us that have worked in geoconservation for a long time.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eProGEO News\u003c\/i\u003e, 3 \u0026amp; 4, 2003\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...The author provides a timely review of recent advances in the integration of geodiversity into wider conservation and planning strategies...\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eJournal of Quaternary Science\u003c\/i\u003e, Vol.19, No.8, December 2004\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...the book is well-written and follows a clear and concise outline.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eEnvironmental Geology\u003c\/i\u003e, Vol. 48, No. 2, July 2005\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to Second Edition vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to First Edition ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I What is Geodiversity? 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Defining Geodiversity 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Geodiversity: the Global Scale 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Geodiversity: the Local Scale 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Values and Threats 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Valuing Geodiversity in an ‘Ecosystem Services’ Context 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Threats to Geodiversity 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Geoconservation: the ‘Protected Area’ Approach 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 International Geoconservation: an Introduction 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 World Heritage Sites 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Global Geoparks 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 National Geoconservation 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Geoconservation: the ‘Wider Landscape’ Approach 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Geoconservation in the ‘Wider Landscape’ 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Geoconservation and Land-use Planning 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Geoconservation and Policy 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Putting It All Together 411\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Geodiversity and Geoconservation: an Overview 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Comparing and integrating geodiversity and biodiversity 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 A Future for Geodiversity? 449\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 491\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Let’s hope, for example, that those making decisions about the long-term response to recent flooding in the UK will have read this book and as a consequence work with, rather than against, geomorphological processes!.”  (\u003ci\u003eGeology Today\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 September 2014)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “Overall, ‘Geodiversity’ is a most valuable addi­tion to any geoscience library and I strongly recom­mend that people involved in geoconservation have a ready access to it. While the book provides us with a state-of-the-art (AD 2013), the fields of geodiversi­ty and geoconservation are highly dynamic and the perspectives for the future seem generally promis­ing. In this context, I hope that the strong assertion of the author that “there will not be a third edition” (p. viii) will not prove true and in some years from now we will enjoy an updated new edition of ‘Geodiversity’.”  (\u003ci\u003eGeologos\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 June 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“It would be a fine basis for an advanced undergraduate or graduate level course and one that your students might actually read, the highest praise that I can give any textbook.”  (\u003ci\u003eGeological Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 June 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The book can serve as an undergraduate\/graduate-level textbook, but it will also have some appeal to professional geoscientist.  Summing Up: Recommended.  Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, researchers\/faculty, and professionals\/practitioners.” \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e(\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 July 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Murray Gray\u003c\/b\u003e, Reader Emeritus in Geography, Department of Geography, Queen Mary, University of London, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Murray Gray's new book is the first widely available text to bring together and analyse some of these emerging ideas.... The result is a book that should be in the library of every land manager and one that is likely to lead many practicing geoscientists and quaternarists to a new view of the importance of their field for nature conservation and environmental management...\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eJournal of Quaternary Science\u003c\/i\u003e, Vol.19, No.8, December 2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It is strange that it is necessary to justify the importance of geodiversity.... Murray Gray does it with brilliance, not only to convince 'non-believers', but giving inspiration to us that have worked in geoconservation for a long time.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eProGEO News\u003c\/i\u003e, 3 \u0026amp; 4, 2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeodiversity, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e describes the value of geodiversity to society, current threats to its existence, the efforts being made to protect it from these threats, and the interrelationships between geodiversity and biodiversity. Illustrated with global case studies throughout, the book examines traditional approaches to protecting geodiversity and the new, wider landscape management agenda now being implemented. The \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of this successful textbook continues to build on the success of the first edition that remains the standard, international reference for the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFully revised and updated throughout, the \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e now also includes new material on geotourism and the implications of climate change for geoconservation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is for geologists and geomorphologists, nature conservationists, and ecologists. It also serves as an excellent reference for undergraduates taking courses in environmental management, nature conservation, applied geology and environmental science.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn overall definition of geodiversity and description of the geodiversity of the planet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe value of geodiversity to society, in the context of the current paradigm  of “ecosystem services”, and a discussion on the threats to geodiversity, such as mineral extraction, urban development and river and coastal engineering,\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraditional methods of of geoconservation, World Heritage Sites and Global Geoparks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew approaches for geoconservation in the wider landscape including relationships with planning and policy initiatives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA summary of geoconservation methods, a discussion of the relationship between geodiversity and biodiversity and the need for a more integrated approach to nature conservation and sustainable land management.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989280506085,"sku":"NP9780470742150","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470742150.jpg?v=1761783500","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/geodiversity-isbn-9780470742150","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}