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This book summarizes current advances in our understanding of how
infectious disease represents an ecological interaction between a
pathogenic microorganism and the host species in which that microbe
causes illness. The contributing authors explain that pathogenic
microorganisms often also have broader ecological connections,
which can include a natural environmental presence; possible
transmission by vehicles such as air, water, and food; and
interactions with other host species, including vectors for which
the microbe either may or may not be pathogenic. This field of
science has been dubbed disease ecology, and the chapters that
examine it have been grouped into three sections. The first section
introduces both the role of biological community interactions and
the impact of biodiversity on infectious disease. In turn, the
second section considers those diseases directly affecting humans,
with a focus on waterborne and foodborne illnesses, while also
examining the critical aspect of microbial biofilms. Lastly, the
third section presents the ecology of infectious diseases from the
perspective of their impact on mammalian livestock and wildlife as
well as on humans. Given its breadth of coverage, the volume offers
a valuable resource for microbial ecologists and biomedical
scientists alike.
Fish are one of the most important global food sources, supplying a
significant share of the world's protein consumption. From stocks
of wild Alaskan salmon and North Sea cod to entire fish communities
with myriad species, fisheries require careful management to ensure
that stocks remain productive, and mathematical models are
essential tools for doing so. Fish Ecology, Evolution, and
Exploitation is an authoritative introduction to the modern size-
and trait-based approach to fish populations and communities. Ken
Andersen covers the theoretical foundations, mathematical
formulations, and real-world applications of this powerful new
modeling method, which is grounded in the latest ecological theory
and population biology. He begins with fundamental assumptions on
the level of individuals and goes on to cover population demography
and fisheries impact assessments. He shows how size- and
trait-based models shed new light on familiar fisheries concepts
such as maximum sustainable yield and fisheries
selectivity-insights that classic age-based theory can't
provide-and develops novel evolutionary impacts of fishing.
Andersen extends the theory to entire fish communities and uses it
to support the ecosystem approach to fisheries management, and
forges critical links between trait-based methods and evolutionary
ecology. Accessible to ecologists with a basic quantitative
background, this incisive book unifies the thinking in ecology and
fisheries science and is an indispensable reference for anyone
seeking to apply size- and trait-based models to fish demography,
fisheries impact assessments, and fish evolutionary ecology.
This book focuses on the use of microorganisms in relation to
agriculture, aquaculture and related fields, ranging from
biofertilizers to poultry production. The latest innovations are
also included to provide insights into the unlimited potentials of
microorganisms in these areas.Individual chapters explore topics
such as probiotics in poultry, biopurification of wastewater,
converting agrowastes into value-added applications and products,
rice cultivation, surfactants and bacteriocin as biopreservatives,
bioplastics, crop productivity, biofloc, and the production of
natural antibiotics. This volume will be of particular interest to
scientists, policymakers and industrial practitioners working in
the fields of agriculture, aquaculture and public health.
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Henry David Thoreau
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Today, the East African state of Tanzania is renowned for wildlife
preserves such as the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro
Conservation Area, and the Selous Game Reserve. Yet few know that
most of these initiatives emerged from decades of German colonial
rule. This book gives the first full account of Tanzanian wildlife
conservation up until World War I, focusing upon elephant hunting
and the ivory trade as vital factors in a shift from exploitation
to preservation that increasingly excluded indigenous Africans.
Analyzing the formative interactions between colonial governance
and the natural world, The Nature of German Imperialism situates
East African wildlife policies within the global emergence of
conservationist sensibilities around 1900.
Principles for Management of Fisheries and Wildlife: The Manager as
Decision-maker is a unique introductory text that explains critical
theories and principles of management and how to apply these
successfully to real-world fisheries and wildlife situations and
issues. Readers learn about management paradigms, decision-making
frameworks and skills, planning for success, and ethics - all
taught in the context of fisheries and wildlife issues such as
habitat management, human-wildlife conflict, managing over-abundant
and at-risk species, and harvest regulations. Each chapter includes
guiding outcomes, terms and definitions and critical thinking
questions. Opening problems and closing case studies provide
opportunities for application of both ecological and management
knowledge and skills. Readers also benefit from learning about
international models of wildlife management. Rooted in the belief
that biological and ecological knowledge can only be enhanced by
sound management, planning, and decision-making skills, the book
prepares biologists to be successful managers and leaders.
Principles for Management of Fisheries and Wildlife is an
outstanding textbook for introductory courses in the discipline.
Professor Linda M. Fedigan, Member of the Order of Canada and a
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, has made major contributions
to our understanding of the behavioural ecology of primates.
Furthermore, Linda Fedigan pioneered and continues to advance
scholarship on the role of women in science, as well as actively
promoting the inclusion of women in the academy. A symposium in
honour of her career was held in Banff (Alberta, Canada) in
December 2016, during which former and current students and
collaborators, as well as scientists with similar research
interests, presented and discussed their work and their connections
to Linda Fedigan. These presentations and discussions are here
presented as chapters in this festschrift. The original works
presented in this book are organized around four major research
areas that have been greatly advanced and influenced by Linda
Fedigan: Primate life histories Sex roles, gender, and science
Primate-environment interactions Primate adaptation to changing
environments
When little Poppy visited the zoo, she met Tulsi, the last tiger in
the world, and embarked on an unforgettable adventure. "Are you
going to eat me?" asked Poppy, who had noticed a large sign saying,
'Beware of the tiger'. "Certainly not," replied the old tiger.
"And, besides, I've lost my teeth," he smiled. "Can you help me
find them?" Thus began a magical journey deep within the enchanted
forests of India. Saba Douglas-Hamilton, Samburu National Reserve,
Kenya: "Dr Chet Trivedy, has dedicated his life to improving the
health of his patients. Having also turned his hand to tiger
conservation, he now blends his background in medicine with his
love for wildlife in this charming tale to bring some of India's
less-known creatures, like the dhole and gaur, into the spotlight.
Through the eyes of an elderly tiger that befriends a young girl,
the reader departs on a quest to encounter some of the charismatic
creatures that live in the jungles of India. Gently woven into the
tales of each of these lovable characters are important lessons
about the health challenges children face all over the world today,
from which we can all learn." Profits from this book will go to the
Tulsi Foundation www.tulsifoundation.co.uk a non-profit
organisation that with the support of WCT, an Indian wildlife
charity, has trained over 1,100 rangers in 14 tiger reserves across
three states in Central India. Support of these staff is playing a
key role in keeping Tulsi the tiger and jungle friends safe and
well for generations to come.
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