{"product_id":"9783032166401","title":"Fascinating Life Sciences: Synthesis and Perspectives","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFascinating Life Sciences: Synthesis and Perspectives\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eD'Amico, Marcello; Barrientos, Rafael; Ascensão, Fernando\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\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 \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2026-05-02\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783032166401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-032-16641-8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 539\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45387048353932,"sku":"9783032166401","price":116.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032166401.jpg?v=1779943096","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032166401","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}