Priorities for the Conservation of Mammalian Diversity
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Priorities for the Conservation of Mammalian Diversity by Abigail Entwistle
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.
'… of particular interest to those who are involved in funding, evaluating and developing conservation programmes, both at the species and ecosystem levelsIt 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
'… 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
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521775366 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521775361 |
| Title | Priorities for the Conservation of Mammalian Diversity |
| Author | Abigail Entwistle |
| Series | Conservation Biology |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2000-07-20 |
| Number of pages | 474 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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