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The Extinction Market: Wildlife Trafficking And How To Counter It
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The Planet Is Currently Experiencing Alarming Levels Of Species Loss Caused In Large Part By Intensified Poaching And Wildlife Trafficking Driven By Expanding Demand, For Medicines, For Food, And For Trophies. Affecting Many More Species Than Just The Iconic Elephants, Rhinos, And Tigers, The Rate Of Extinction Is Now As Much As 1000 Times The Historical Average And The Worst Since The Dinosaurs Died Out 65 Million Years Ago. In Addition To Causing Irretrievable Biodiversity Loss, Wildlife Trafficking Also Poses Serious Threats To Public Health, Potentially Triggering A Global Pandemic.The Extinction Market Explores The Causes, Means, And Consequences Of Poaching And Wildlife Trafficking, With A View To Finding Ways Of Suppressing Them. Vanda Felbabbrown Travelled To The Markets Of Latin America, South And South East Asia, And Eastern And Southern Africa, To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Various Tools, Including Bans On Legal Trade, Law Enforcement, And Interdiction; Allowing Legal Supply From Hunting Or Farming; Alternative Livelihoods; Anti Moneylaundering Efforts; And Demand Reduction Strategies.This Is An Urgent Book Offering Meaningful Solutions To One Of The World'S Most Pressing Crises.
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- Q: What is 'The Extinction Market' about? A: 'The Extinction Market' explores the alarming rates of species loss due to wildlife trafficking and poaching, highlighting the causes and consequences of these activities and suggesting solutions to combat them.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'The Extinction Market' is Vanda Felbab-Brown, who has conducted extensive research on wildlife trafficking globally.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Extinction Market' was published on November 15, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Extinction Market' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics such as poaching, wildlife trafficking, biodiversity loss, public health threats, and various strategies to combat these issues.
- Q: Is this book suitable for environmental law students? A: Yes, 'The Extinction Market' is categorized under Environmental & Natural Resources Law, making it a relevant resource for students in this field.
- Q: Does the book provide solutions to wildlife trafficking? A: Yes, the book discusses various tools and strategies for suppressing wildlife trafficking and poaching, including legal trade bans and demand reduction efforts.
- Q: What kind of research did the author conduct for this book? A: Vanda Felbab-Brown traveled to various markets in Latin America, Asia, and Africa to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-trafficking measures.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.