The first book to focus exclusively on the subject, Geodiversity,
Second Edition 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.
Fully revised and updated throughout, the Second Edition now includes
new material on geoparks, geotourism and implications of climate change
for geoconservation.
Reviews of previous edition:
"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.."
--Journal of Quaternary Science, Vol.19, No.8, December 2004
"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."
--ProGEO News, 3 & 4, 2003
"...The author provides a timely review of recent advances in the
integration of geodiversity into wider conservation and planning
strategies..."
--Journal of Quaternary Science, Vol.19, No.8, December 2004
"...the book is well-written and follows a clear and concise outline."
--Environmental Geology, Vol. 48, No. 2, July 2005
