Wildlife Issues in a Changing WorldCRC Press, 1998 M08 18 - 520 páginas Students of conservation encounter some of the most complex issues on our planet. The resolution of existing problems become more complex when humans create further stresses on the natural balance. Moulton and Sanderson brought the challenging issues in wildlife conservation into greater clarity in Wildlife Issues in a Changing World. The Second Edition of this definitive reference focuses more closely on the causes of wildlife issues. The examination of Jared Diamond's "Evil Quartet" (the four principal causes of extinction) provides a framework for categorizing and resolving these issues. The authors encourage the use of the scientific method basis for resolution - especially where environmental laws have failed. The three new chapters provide further counterpoints to preconceived notions. A two-part history of wildlife in the U.S. shows how wildlife had already been decimated by the year 1900. "Can Humans Manage Wildlife?" questions efforts to revive endangered species, acts which may inadvertently jeopardize the survival of other life. Viewing the natural order from prehistoric times to the present, Wildlife Issues in a Changing World, Second Edition gives students and instructors an all-encompassing introduction to past relations between humans and nature; explorations of current threats to species and their habitats; and recent "novel solutions," where humanity and industry have made adjustments to protect the natural order. Professionals will also find invaluable reminders of the importance of their work - the continuation and endurance of wildlife everywhere on Earth. |
Contenido
Introduction | 1 |
Wildlife Laws | 19 |
Examples of Wildlife Issues | 69 |
Harp Seals | 82 |
Pandas | 88 |
Snakes and Frogs | 94 |
Amerindians | 100 |
What Is Wildlife? | 111 |
The Eastern U S Experience | 253 |
RedCockaded Woodpeckers | 275 |
Literature Cited | 282 |
Arizona | 288 |
Summary and Synthesis of State Wildlife Programs | 301 |
Arizonas Species of Special Concern | 307 |
Global Perspectives of Wildlife | 317 |
Oceanic International Issues | 351 |
Genetic Diversity | 133 |
Origin and Distribution of Biodiversity | 147 |
The Evil Quartet | 161 |
Overexploitation | 175 |
Habitat Fragmentation and Destruction | 199 |
Forest Birds and Forest Fragmentation | 207 |
Ecological and Economic Impacts Are Not Independent | 220 |
Chains of Extinction | 229 |
Harvesting of Wildlife | 235 |
An InDepth Study of Irian Jaya | 363 |
An InDepth Case Study of Gorillas | 381 |
Can Humans Manage Wildlife? | 407 |
Novel Solutions | 435 |
Epilogue | 469 |
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Otras ediciones - Ver todas
Wildlife Issues in a Changing World James Sanderson,Michael Moulton Sin vista previa disponible - 1996 |
Wildlife Issues in a Changing World Michael P. Moulton,James Sanderson Sin vista previa disponible - 1998 |
Términos y frases comunes
Africa agricultural Alaska American animals areas Arizona bears biodiversity biological biologists biosphere reserves birds bison breeding bush meat butterflies Bwindi Bwindi gorillas California caracaras cattle Chapter commercial conservation countries cowbird crested caracara decline deer populations eastern lowland gorilla Ecology eggs elephant Endangered Species Act environmental extinction federal Fish and Wildlife fishery Florida forest frogs funds Game grazing habitat habitat loss harp seals harvested humans hunters hunting illegal impact increase insects introduced species Irian Jaya Island killed laws live mammals manatees Mexico million moose mountain gorillas National Park native natural nesting North America panthers Papua New Guinea Pittman-Robertson Act plants poachers predators problem programs protect public lands raccoons ranchers Refuge reintroduction reported reptiles rhino River Rwanda salmon snake South sparrow sustainable threatened tigers tion trade trees tropical turtle U.S. Fish United voters wild wildlife issues Wildlife Service wolves World Yellowstone
Referencias a este libro
Wildlife Ecology, Conservation and Management Anthony R. E. Sinclair,John M. Fryxell,Graeme Caughley Sin vista previa disponible - 2006 |
Conservation of Wildlife Populations: Demography, Genetics and Management L. Scott Mills Sin vista previa disponible - 2006 |