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Record Nr.

UNINA9910830225303321

Autore

Hunter Malcolm L

Titolo

Saving the earth as a career [[electronic resource] ] : advice on becoming a conservation professional / / Malcolm L. Hunter, Jr., David B. Lindenmayer, and Aram J.K. Calhoun

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Malden, MA, : Blackwell, 2007

ISBN

1-281-30934-6

9786611309343

0-470-69258-8

0-470-69168-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (212 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

LindenmayerDavid

CalhounAram J. K

Disciplina

333.72023

Soggetti

Conservation of natural resources - Vocational guidance

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Is this the right career for you? -- Establishing an undergraduate foundation -- Selecting an educational program -- Applying for admission -- Designing your program of study -- Designing your research project -- Executing your research project -- Attending conferences and making presentations -- Writing papers -- Finding a job -- Making a difference.

Sommario/riassunto

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. Written in an informal and engaging style this book introduces all the important steps to becoming a conservation professional, from making the right career choice to finding a position in the fieldProvides helpful advice to students about selecting a course, conducting research projects, writing papers, and attending conferencesLooks at a number of professions, from environmental lawyer and civil engin