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Wildlife and Society - The Science of Human Dimensions (Paperback)
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Wildlife and Society - The Science of Human Dimensions (Paperback)
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This is a comprehensive approach to the human dimensions of fish
and wildlife management.As human populations around the world
continue to expand, reconciling nature conservation with human
needs and aspirations is imperative. The emergence in recent
decades of the academic field of human dimensions of fish and
wildlife management is a proactive response to this complex
problem."Wildlife and Society" brings together leading researchers
in the range of specialties that are relevant to the study of human
dimensions of fish and wildlife work around the globe to provide
theoretical and historical context as well as a demonstration of
tools, methodologies, and idea-sharing for practical implementation
and integration of practices.The chapters document the progress on
key issues and offer a multifaceted presentation of this truly
interdisciplinary field. The book: presents an overview of the
changing culture of fish and wildlife management; considers social
factors creating change in fish and wildlife conservation; explores
how to build the social component into the philosophy of wildlife
management; discusses legal and institutional factors; and,
examines social perspectives on contemporary fish and wildlife
management issues."Wildlife and Society" is uniquely comprehensive
in its approach to presenting the past, present, and future of
human dimensions of fish and wildlife research and application. It
offers perspectives from a wide variety of academic disciplines as
well as presenting the views of practitioners from the United
States, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. It is an important new
reference for anyone concerned with fish and wildlife management or
environmental conservation and protection.
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