Description
Recent analyses have shown that about a quarter of all mammal species are threatened with extinction. At the same time, the conservation movement is moving rapidly away from a traditional 'protectionist' approach to nature to a more integrated view of wildlife and landscape conservation. This volume provides the first review of modern conservation approaches as they relate to mammals. Bringing together both researchers and conservationists, it presents perspectives on issues including the role of mammals within the conservation movement, how priorities should be set and funds allocated within mammalian conservation and which techniques and approaches are likely to be most successful in conserving mammals in future. Beyond the focus on mammals, issues of broader conservation relevance are highlighted, including the integration of species- and biodiversity-approaches to conservation, the role of 'flagship species' and the need to develop holistic conservation models that relate to the broader context of society and government.
Scientific yet accessible review of mammalian conservation as a model demonstrating wider issues in conservation.
Reviews
'... 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
Book Information
ISBN 9780521775366
Author Abigail Entwistle
Format Paperback
Page Count 474
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 755g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 154mm * 23mm
Scientific yet accessible review of mammalian conservation as a model demonstrating wider issues in conservation.
Reviews
'... 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
Book Information
ISBN 9780521775366
Author Abigail Entwistle
Format Paperback
Page Count 474
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 755g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 154mm * 23mm
