Böcker av William M. Adams

Explores the influence of the colonial legacy on contemporary conservation and on ideas about the relationships between people, polities and nature in countries and cultures that were once part of the British Empire. This title locates the historical development of the theory and practice of conservation within the context of this legacy.

Brings together a series of papers fundamental to understanding the social, political, cultural and scientific dimensions of conservation. This title covers the historical development of conservation ideas and reviews the diverse contemporary philosophical, ethical, cultural and practical arguments for conservation.

This revised edition of Bill Adams's classic work tackles the new challenges in the countryside and wildlife conservation, exploring the scientific, cultural and economic significance of conservation.