{"product_id":"9780470742150","title":"Geodiversity Valuing and Conserving Abiotic Nature","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGeodiversity\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eValuing and Conserving Abiotic Nature\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMurray Gray\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Environmental Science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e04 November 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470742150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310954180748,"sku":"9780470742150","price":85.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470742150_f46e78af-22c4-4047-ac37-b198b0a088eb.jpg?v=1780205842","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470742150","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}