Written in an informal and engaging style, Saving the Earth as a Career is an ideal resource for students and professionals pursuing a career in conservation. Provides helpful advice to students about selecting a course, conducting research projects, writing papers, and attending conferences. Looks at a number of professions, from environmental lawyer and civil engineer, to ecologist and environmental scientist.
"A lively and informative guide for those starting a career in conservation, or thinking about such a career, to how it's done! This book should be useful for college and university students - and their advisors - as well as anyone interested in the rapidly-expanding and vitally important field of conservation."
Peter H. Raven, President, Missouri Botanical Garden
"This is a much-needed and invaluable resource for those pursuing a career in conservation, written by an experienced trio who freely dispense sage advice. If you want to be a conservation professional, read this book, perhaps more than once."
Gary K. Meffe, Editor, Conservation Biology

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