Priorities for the Conservation of Mammalian Diversity (Conservation Biology, Series Number 3) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521775361 ISBN 13: 9780521775366

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Synopsis

The conservation movement is moving rapidly away from traditional "protectionist" approaches toward nature to more integrated views of wildlife and landscape conservation. This volume reviews modern conservation approaches as they relate to mammals. A team of researchers and conservationists provide focused perspectives on preservation, such as the role of mammals within the conservation movement, how priorities should be set, allocation of funds, and promising techniques and approaches for future mammal protection. In addition, issues of broader conservation relevance are highlighted, including the integration of species and biodiversity approaches, the role of "flagship species," and the need for holistic conservation models in the wider context of society and government.

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Book Description

The conservation movement is evolving rapidly away from a traditional 'protectionist' approach to nature to a more integrated view of nature and wildlife. This book asks how large charismatic mammals - with their inherent public appeal - can be conserved within a broader economic and social context and how they can be used effectively to promote wider involvement in the conservation of whole ecological systems. This scientific, but accessible account is the first volume to review modern conservation approaches as they specifically relate to mammals.

Review

'... of particular interest to those who are involved in funding, evaluating and developing conservation programmes, both at the species and ecosystem levels. It will also provide a good reference to the ongoing debate of the role of flagship species in biodiversity conservation.' Jonathan D. Ballou, Animal Behaviour

'... balanced, clearly expressed and well argued. Ideally it will find a place in research laboratories internationally.' The Australian

'... an excellently-structured and highly readable book that deserves wide readership by all those involved in conservation science and also by those considering an entry into this vital field.' Adrian Barnett, Primate Eye

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521775361
• ISBN 13: 9780521775366
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 474
• Editor: Entwistle Abigail