An annotated collection of classic papers that cover the rich history of wildlife science from Aldo Leopold to Daniel Decker.

Prepared by two of the leading figures in wildlife biology, this book gathers in one volume the most influential articles published in the field. Paul R. Krausman and Bruce D. Leopold have collected the forty-two papers that every wildlife student should read. Each piece is introduced with a commentary that explains why it is important and a brief listing of papers that inspired or were inspired by the classic. Practical and conceptual topics consider every aspect of the wildlife profession, including ethics. Ideal for use as a textbook, Essential Readings in Wildlife Management and Conservation is divided into four sections: the philosophical roots of wildlife management, biology, habitat, and human dimensions.

Published in association with The Wildlife Society.

An annotated collection of classic papers that cover the rich history of wildlife science from Aldo Leopold to Daniel Decker.

About the Author

Paul R. Krausman is emeritus professor at the University of Arizona and a past president of The Wildlife Society. He is the coeditor of Wildlife Management and Conservation: Contemporary Principles and Practices. Wildlife biologist Bruce D. Leopold is retired. He was formerly a professor in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture at Mississippi State University, the executive director of the Center for Resolving Human-Wildlife Conflicts, and a past president of The Wildlife Society.

Reviews
Highly recommended for any college-level collection strong in wildlife management.
-Midwest Book Review
With a fantastic list of core literature, supplemented by related reading lists and article introductions, the editors certainly achieved their goal of developing a text referencing the core literature of wildlife conservation and management.
-Journal of Wildlife Management



Book Information
ISBN 9781421427089
Author Paul R. Krausman
Format Paperback
Page Count 696
Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press
Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
Weight(grams) 1610g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm * 42mm