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Winner of The Wildlife Society's 2009 Wildlife Publication Award for outstanding edited bookAs human populations around the world continue to expand, reconciling nature conservation with human needs and aspirations is imperative. The emergence in recent decades of the academic field of human dimensions of fish and wildlife management is a proactive response to this complex problem.Wildlife and Society brings together leading researchers in the range of specialties that are relevant to the study of human dimensions of fish and wildlife work around the globe to provide theoretical and historical context as well as a demonstration of tools, methodologies, and ideasharing for practical implementation and integration of practices.Chapters document the progress on key issues and offer a multifaceted presentation of this truly interdisciplinary field. The book presents an overview of the changing culture of fish and wildlife management; considers social factors creating change in fish and wildlife conservation; explores how to build the social component into the philosophy of wildlife management; discusses legal and institutional factors; examines social perspectives on contemporary fish and wildlife management issues.Wildlife and Society is uniquely comprehensive in its approach to presenting the past, present, and future of human dimensions of fish and wildlife research and application. It offers perspectives from a wide variety of academic disciplines as well as presenting the views of practitioners from the United States, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. It is an important new reference for anyone concerned with fish and wildlife management or environmental conservation and protection.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Wildlife and Society: The Science of Human Dimensions'? A: The book focuses on the human dimensions of fish and wildlife management, exploring how human needs and conservation can be reconciled.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is edited by Dr. Michael J. Manfredo and includes contributions from leading researchers in various relevant fields.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics include the changing culture of wildlife management, social factors impacting conservation, and legal and institutional influences on wildlife management.
- Q: Is this book award-winning? A: Yes, it won The Wildlife Society's 2009 Wildlife Publication Award for outstanding edited book.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', ensuring it is still suitable for reading and study.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on September 15, 2008.
- Q: What academic disciplines does the book cover? A: The book presents perspectives from various academic disciplines and includes views from practitioners across the United States, Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
- Q: Is this book a suitable reference for environmental conservation studies? A: Yes, it is an important reference for anyone interested in fish and wildlife management or environmental conservation.