Balancing on the Brink of Extinction: The Endangered Species Act And Lessons for the Future - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 155963006X ISBN 13: 9781559630061

Publisher: Island Press, 1990

Synopsis

A comprehensive overview of the Endangered Species Act - its conception, history, and potential for protecting the remaining endangered species.

About this title

About the Author

Kathryn A. Kohm is an editor and writer specializing in biodiversity conservation and other natural resource issues.

From Library Journal

Twenty-one essays by conservationists and environmental law specialists trace the legislative history of the Endangered Species Act, describe the unique land and water rights precedents established under the act, and comment on why the act has so far failed to stem the tide of species extinctions. Most contributors feel implementation efforts must shift from single-species conservation to habitat conservation programs that benefit multiple species, including plants and invertebrates that often are a low priority with government officials and the public. Written in a somewhat dry, scholarly style, this is most appropriate for academic or large public libraries serving environmentalists seeking specialized information.
- Laurie Tynan, Montgomery Cty. - Norristown P.L., Pa.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Island Press
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 155963006X
• ISBN 13: 9781559630061
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 329
• Editor: Kohm Kathryn A.