Essential Readings in Wildlife Management and Conservation

by Paul R. Krausman (Editor), Bruce D. Leopold (Editor)

Overview

An annotated collection of classic papers that cover the rich history of wildlife science from Aldo Leopold to Daniel Decker.

Prepared by two of the leading figures in wildlife biology, this book gathers in one volume the most influential articles published in the field. Paul R. Krausman and Bruce D. Leopold have collected the forty-two papers that every wildlife student should read. Each piece is introduced with a commentary that explains why it is important and a brief listing of papers that inspired or were inspired by the classic. Practical and conceptual topics consider every aspect of the wildlife profession, including ethics. Ideal for use as a textbook, Essential Readings in Wildlife Management and Conservation is divided into four sections: the philosophical roots of wildlife management, biology, habitat, and human dimensions.

Published in association with The Wildlife Society.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781421427089
Publisher:	Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication date:	09/24/2018
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	696
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.66(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Paul R. Krausman (SANTA FE, NM) is an emeritus professor in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona. The past president of The Wildlife Society, he is the coeditor of Becoming a Wildlife Professional and Essential Readings in Wildlife Management and Conservation.

Wildlife biologist Bruce D. Leopold is retired. He was formerly a professor in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture at Mississippi State University, the executive director of the Center for Resolving Human-Wildlife Conflicts, and a past president of The Wildlife Society.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1. Our Philosophical Roots
Chapter 2. Animals, Ecology & Populations
Chapter 3. Habitat
Chapter 4. Human Dimensions
Author Index

Editorial Reviews

Highly recommended for any college-level collection strong in wildlife management.

Midwest Book Review

With a fantastic list of core literature, supplemented by related reading lists and article introductions, the editors certainly achieved their goal of developing a text referencing the core literature of wildlife conservation and management.

Journal of Wildlife Management

Highly recommended for any college-level collection strong in wildlife management.
—Midwest Book Review

With a fantastic list of core literature, supplemented by related reading lists and article introductions, the editors certainly achieved their goal of developing a text referencing the core literature of wildlife conservation and management.
—Journal of Wildlife Management

From the Publisher

"Essential Readings in Wildlife Management and Conservation is sure to become a common text among wildlife students and professionals. With a fantastic list of core literature, supplemented by related reading lists and article introductions, the editors certainly achieved their goal of developing a text referencing the core literature of wildlife conservation and management."

Journal of Wildlife Management - Raymond B. Iglay