About the Author

Dan Perlman's teaching and research focuses on organismic and evolutionary biology, particularly on the evolution of ant behavior and creating new method for setting priorities in the practice of conservation biology. He is interested in developing new and effective methods for teaching about ecology, conservation biology, and the environment.

 

Perlman pioneered an interactive electronic textbook that has been used throughout the U.S. and in many other nations for teaching about conservation biology and environmental issues more broadly, as well as EcoLibrary, an online facility that allows teachers, students, and non-profit organizations to download top-quality images and text that are intended to help improve public understanding of the world in which we live.

 

His recent work focuses on helping ecologists and conservation biologists work with land use planning and design professionals to improve land use — both for humans and natural ecosystems.

 

Perlman is the co-author of the textbook Biodiversity: Exploring Values and Priorities in Conservation.