Conservation of the environment Books

Book SynopsisThe migrations of Wyoming’s hooved mammals - mule deer, pronghorn, elk, and moose - between their seasonal ranges are some of the longest and most noteworthy migrations on the North American continent. Wild Migrations presents the previously untold story of these migrations, combining wildlife science and cartography.

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Book SynopsisDam removal has become increasingly common, with dozens of removals now taking place each year in the US. How did this happen? Same River Twice answers this question by telling the stories of three major Northwestern dam removals – the politics, people, hopes, and fears that shaped three rivers and their communities.

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Book SynopsisWritten by the practicing archaeologists, this book presents the proceedings of the Conservation Theme at the Congress, held in Washington, DC, 22-26 June 2003. Organised according to the topics, the papers address concerns, approaches, and developments at specific sites and in broader regions.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘Through 13 chapters, the editors and authors of this book are to be congratulated in showcasing not only Finnish research into marine social and natural sciences but also including information in adjacent Baltic waters as well as theories and concepts which are relevant worldwide. The chapters show the importance of integrated research linked to marine and coastal management and governance.’ -- Mike Elliott, University of Hull, UK‘This volume offers an impressive array of case studies demonstrating how different disciplines, and different community voices, can work in dialogue to illuminate the complexity of “wicked” environmental problems – and how they may be remediated. A rich and stimulating read for scholars, artists and activists concerned with the world’s oceans.’ -- Jane Costlow, Bates College, US‘This is a rare case of transdisciplinary study that deals with so-called wicked environmental problems i.e. those, where the stakeholders represent different systems of values, and natural sciences can’t give the full picture. Reaching for art, traditional knowledge and the new field of “marine social sciences” permits us to present the complexity of situations that we are all going to face with climate change.’ -- Jan Marcin Węsławski, Institute of Oceanology PAN, PolandTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction: towards holistic knowledge of marine environmental changes 1 Nina Tynkkynen, Savitri Jetoo, Jaana Kouri, Silja Laine and Anna Törnroos PART I INTERDISCIPLINARITY OF CONCEPTS AND METHODS 2 Climate change scenarios and future legal challenges: the northern seas experiment 22 Viljam Engström and Michel Rouleau-Dick 3 The anti-landscapes of the Arctic: understanding circumpolar sea–land relationships from a Lacanian perspective 43 Chenru Xue PART II INTERDISCIPLINARITY WITHIN AND BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS 4 Environmental heritage for sustainability 67 Nina Tynkkynen, Jaana Kouri, Silja Laine, Otto Latva, Tuomas Räsänen and Kirsi Sonck-Rautio 5 ‘Everything is protected now, but who protects the local people?’: local ecological knowledge of Kihnu Island 86 Raivo Kalle, Anatole Danto, Renata Sõukand and Andrea Pieroni 6 The anatomy of complex marine problems: a case study of decision-making on archipelagic aquaculture 106 Henrik Ringbom, Magnus Hellström, Christian Pansch, Nina Tynkkynen and Anna Törnroos PART III CO-CREATING ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE 7 Sea and me: creative writing as a research method in the co-creation of environmental heritage 136 Jaana Kouri and Savitri Jetoo 8 Many voices and tipping point: two case studies of art and science collaborations as processes of knowledge production 154 Laura Hellsten and Frank Berger 9 Creative environmental relationships enhance resilience: sensobiographic walks at Kokemäenjoki river 175 Inkeri Aula PART IV ENGAGING WITH THE MORE-THAN-HUMAN WORLD 10 Hydro-sociality: life by the North Water in High Arctic Greenland 197 Kirsten Hastrup 11 Art of navigating shifting salinities and shorelines 210 Taru Elfving 12 The concept of plasticology 228 Agnieszka Dąbrowska 13 Marine plastic waste: new technologies for plastic waste minimization 246 Małgorzata Rusińska, Anna Woźna and Michał Rybka Index

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Book SynopsisCovering the full spectrum of methodology, the timely and indispensible Research Methods for Environmental surveys the research and application methods for studying, changing, and improving human attitudes, behaviour and well-being in relation to the physical environment.Table of ContentsContributors vii 1 Introduction: Environmental Psychology and its Methods 1 Robert Gifford 2 Observational Methods: The First Step in Science 9 Reuven Sussman 3 Behavioral Mapping and Tracking 29 Cheuk Fan Ng 4 Research Designs for Environmental Issues 53 Wokje Abrahamse, P. Wesley Schultz, and Linda Steg 5 Agree to Disagree: A Practical Guide to Conducting Survey Research in Environmental Psychology 71 Donald W. Hine, Christine Kormos, and Anthony D. G. Marks 6 Who Cares? Measuring Environmental Attitudes 93 Amanda McIntyre and Taciano L. Milfont 7 Qualitative Approaches to Environment–Behavior Research: Understanding Environmental and Place Experiences, Meanings, and Actions 115 David Seamon and Harneet K. Gill 8 Revealing the Conceptual Systems of Places 137 David Canter 9 Behavioral Methods for Spatial Cognition Research 161 Daniel R. Montello 10 Microworlds: Using Computers to Understand Choices about the Use of Natural Resources 183 Angel Chen and Paul A. Bell 11 Simulating Designed Environments 197 Arthur E. Stamps III 12 Planning the Built Environment: Programming 221 Jay Farbstein, Richard E. Wener, and Lindsay J. McCunn 13 Did that Plan Work? Post-occupancy Evaluation 249 Richard E. Wener, Lindsay J. McCunn, and Jennifer Senick 14 Action Research: Enhancing Application 271 Valeria Cortes and Robert Sommer 15 Research Designs for Measuring the Effectiveness of Interventions 291 Wokje Abrahamse 16 Applying Behavioral Science for Environmental Sustainability 307 E. Scott Geller, Wokje Abrahamse, Branda Guan, and Reuven Sussman 17 Improving Human Functioning: Ecotherapy and Environmental Health Approaches 323 Thomas Doherty and Angel Chen 18 Research and Design for Special Populations 345 John Zeisel, Robert Gifford, Mark Martin, and Lindsay J. McCunn 19 Advanced Statistics for Environment-Behavior Research: Multi-level Modeling and Structural Equation Modeling 369 Donald W. Hine, Victor Corral‐Verdugo, Navjot Bhullar, and Martha Frias‐Armenta 20 Meta-analysis: An Analysis of Analyses 389 Christine Kormos Author Index 409 Subject Index 421

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Book SynopsisPeople are inseparable from natural ecosystems, and understanding how people think about, experience, and interact with nature is crucial for promoting environmental sustainability as well as human well-being. This is the new edition of what is now the leading textbook in conservation psychology, the field that explores connections between the study of human behavior and the achievement of conservation goals. Completely updated, this book summarizes theory and research on ways in which humans experience nature; it explores people's conceptions of nature and environmental problems, their relationship with nature, and their moral lenses on nature; and examines ways to encourage conservation-oriented behavior at both individual and societal levels. Throughout, the authors integrate a wide body of research demonstrating the role of psychology in promoting a more sustainable relationship between humans and nature. New sections cover human perceptions of enTrade ReviewProfessional ecologists and conservationists have not always tried to understand the position of local communities because of differences in worldviews. The book Conservation Psychology can help them find a way out of such situations, as the authors reveal the psychological mechanisms of such conflicts. Anna Kuzemko, Bulletin of the Eurasian Dry Grassland Group, January 2017Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition xi About the Companion Website xiii 1 Introducing the Field of Conservation Psychology 1 Conservation 2 Psychology 3 Human care for nature 5 The roots of conservation psychology 7 The utility of conservation psychology 8 The practice of conservation psychology 10 The organization of the book 11 Conclusion 12 For further information, visit these websites 13 References 13 Part I Human Experiences of Nature 2 Domestic Nature: Cohabiting with Animals and Plants 17 Animals in the home 17 History and variations in pet-keeping 18 Relationships with pets 19 Health and well-being effects of domestic animals 23 Social effects of companion animals 25 Robotic animals 27 Connections with nature 28 Plants in the domestic sphere 29 Effects of indoor plants 29 Window views of nature 31 Plant-facilitated therapy 31 Experience and effects of gardening 32 Conclusion 34 References 35 3 Managed Nature: Zoos, Aquariums, and Public Parks 41 Zoos and aquariums 42 Reasons for visiting 43 Visitors’ experience of the zoo 45 Impact on environmental knowledge and concern 46 Maximizing the experience 48 Urban parks and green spaces 50 Parks and human well-being 52 Children and green space 53 Conclusion 55 References 55 4 Wild Nature: Encounters with Wilderness 60 Defining wild nature and wilderness 60 Wilderness use and wilderness values 62 Wilderness solitude 64 Natural forces and features 66 Wildfire 67 Natural disasters 67 Wild animals: attitudes and experience 69 The edge of control: wilderness remoteness and challenge 73 Activity in wild nature, connection, and caring 76 Wild nature and spiritual experience 78 Wilderness-based growth and therapeutic programs 81 Conclusion 82 References 83 Part II Thinking About Nature 5 Attitudes, Values, and Perceptions 93 Core understandings of nature 93 Values 94 Attitudes 98 Perceptions 101 Evolutionary perspectives 104 Conclusion 109 References 109 6 Perceptions of Environmental Problems 114 Risk perception 114 Biases in information processing 118 Language and discourse 120 Understanding environmental problems 121 Attributions of responsibility 124 Linking perceptions to behavior 125 Conclusion 126 References 127 7 Moral Psychology and the Environment 130 Background on ethical concepts 130 Social intuitionism and moral foundations theory 131 A virtue ethics of the environment 134 The deontic tradition and psychological research 141 Contextual differences in moral duties 145 Consequentialism, emotion, and socialization 147 Psychological dynamics of moral functioning 151 Pragmatist ethics 154 Conclusion 156 References 156 8 Environment and Identity 163 The concept of identity 163 Identity development 164 Developing an affiliation with nature 166 Environmental identity 167 Ecopsychology and depth psychology perspectives 169 Measuring environmental identity 170 Place identity 171 Animals and identity 174 Environmental social identity 175 Identity and behavior 177 Putting identity to work 179 Conclusion 181 References 182 Part III Encouraging a Sustainable Relationship Between Humans and Nature 9 Promoting Sustainable Behavior 191 Identifying target behaviors 191 Influences on behavior 193 External factors 193 Internal factors 198 Models for changing behavior 204 Collective behavior 206 Conclusion 208 References 208 10 Community Psychology and International Biodiversity Conservation 212 International biodiversity conservation 213 Common pool resources and models of governance 214 New conceptions of the commons 216 Social capital and its limitations 220 Psychology, culture, and local knowledge 222 Creating ecological knowledge old and new: Traditional and modern citizen science 225 Accounting for the costs and benefits of conservation 228 Psychological costs of displacing populations for conservation 230 Conservation and all-too-human psychology 232 Psychological biases and emotion 232 Illegal trade in threatened and endangered species 233 Conservation, environmental threats, and conflict 235 Conclusion 236 References 237 11 Environmental Education 241 Environmental education 242 The need for environmental education 244 Examples of contemporary environmental education 246 Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) 246 Classroom-based environmental education 247 Place-based education 248 Programs focused on biodiversity 250 Psychological foundations of environmental education 251 Cognitive development, ecology, and environmental knowledge 252 Affective factors and EE 253 Socialization 256 Action, participation, and problem solving 257 Lessons for effective practice 260 Conclusion 261 References 261 12 The Positive Psychology of Conservation 268 Nature as a positive environment 269 Negative emotions in response to environmental challenges 273 Positive emotions in relation to environmental behaviors 275 Eudaimonism and meaning 277 Materialistic values versus self-determination theory 279 Optimism and pessimism 283 Self-regulation and expectancies of outcomes 283 Explanatory style 284 Cognitive strategies 285 Optimistic and pessimistic biases in environmental issues 286 Toward strengths-based approaches 286 Human virtue and character strengths 288 Other-praising emotions and positive moral psychology 289 Engagement and creativity 291 Mindfulness 293 Collective flourishing 294 References 296 Glossary 305 Index 311

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Book SynopsisThere is currently no basic text in wildlife law suitable for the wide range of courses in wildlife conservation and animal welfare at both bachelors and masters level, or for the large number of people who work in conservation and animal welfare; The Laws Protecting Animals and Ecosystems fills the gap in this significant market for a basic law text applicable to students and professionals whose primary training is in biology but who require a basic understanding of the laws relating to the protection of animals and ecosystems. The text is applicable to a wide range of subjects, including wildlife conservation, animal handling, animal welfare, animal husbandry, and veterinary science. This foundational text supports those studying animal and ecosystem law by providing an overview of the basic legal principles, national and international laws, terminology, the legal mechanisms used to protect animals and ecosystems, and a compendium of the major animal welfare and conservation laws Table of ContentsAbout the author 8 What is this book for? 9 Acknowledgements 10 Explanatory notes 11 The meaning of some terms used in the law 12 A note on sex 13 Abbreviations and Acronyms Glossary Introduction 14 PART I – Legal principles and concepts15 Chapter 1 Legal systems; national, European and international 1.1 Legal jurisdictions 15 1.2 National laws 15 1.2.1 What is national law? 15 1.2.2 The process of enacting new national laws 16 1.2.3 Delegated legislation 17 1.2.4 Looking for national laws 19 1.2.5 Federal systems of law 19 1.3 The European Union and European law 19 1.3.1 Principles 19 1.3.2 Institutions 20 1.3.3 EU Primary legislation 21 1.3.4 EU Secondary legislation 21 1.3.5 The role of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) 23 1.4 International law 24 1.4.1 Sources of international law 24 1.4.2 Principles 24 1.4.3 Titles 25 1.4.4 How a treaty is formed 25 1.4.5 Structure of international treaties 26 1.4.6 Soft law 33 1.4.7 Memoranda of understanding 36 1.4.8 International institutions 36 1.5 Case law and law reports 38 1.5.1 How are legal cases named? 39 1.6 Amending the law 40 1.7 Where to find the law 41 1.7.1 Legal encyclopaedias and websites 41 1.7.2 Where to find UK laws 42 1.7. 3 Where to find US laws 42 1.8 Reading legislation 43 1.9 Legal journals 45 2. Legal principles46 2.1 Legal personality, locus standi and ultra vires 46 2.1.1 Legal personality 46 2.1.2 Locus standi and pressure groups 46 2.1.3 Judicial review and ultra vires 48 2.2 Ethics, precaution, equity, and presumptions of guilt 48 2.2.1 Environmental ethics and animal rights 48 2.2.2 Intrinsic value 51 2.2.3 Precautionary principle 52 2.2.4 Rights of future generations: inter-generational equity 54 2.2.5 Strict liability and the burden of proof in wildlife offences 55 Chapter 3 Beliefs, ethics and history58 3.1 Totems, creation myths and fadies – the protection of animals and ecosystems by ancient beliefs 58 3.2 Ancient beliefs as a threat to wildlife 60 3.3 Animals and religion 61 3.4 A short and incomplete history of the laws protecting animals, plants and ecosystems 62 Chapter 4 Ownership of, and responsibility for, animals and access to wild places68 4.1 Who owns wildlife? 68 4.2 Theft of wildlife 72 4.3 Who is the keeper of an animal? 72 4.4 Liability for the action of animals. 73 4.5 Rights of access to open land and water 75 Chapter 5 Definitions of different categories of living things78 5.1 Introduction 78 5.2 The binomial system of nomenclature 78 5.3 Definitions of a species? 80 5.4 What’s in a name? Problems with definitions 81 5.5 What is an animal? 82 5.6 What is a plant? 83 5.7 Defining habitat types 84 5.8 Definitions of wildlife and types of organisms 85 5.8.1 Wildlife and nature 85 5.8.2 Wild bird 86 5.8.3 Fishes 87 5.8.4 Game and furbearers 88 5.8.5 Parts, trophies and specimens 90 5.8.6 Alien species and animal and plant pests (weeds) 91 5.8.7 Captive and domestic animals 93 5.8.8 Dangerous animals and species 93 5.8.9 Farm animals and livestock 94 5.8.10 Companion animals, assistance animals and working dogs 95 5.8.11 Case law and definitions 97 PART II Mechanisms and enforcement98 Chapter 6 Legal mechanisms I: the protection of wild animals and plants98 6.1 Introduction 98 6.2 The species approach to wildlife conservation 98 6.2.1 Creating new organisations to protect specific taxa 98 6.2.2 Listing protected species – schedules, appendices and annexes 99 6.2.3 Problems with hybrids 103 6.3 Killing and harassment of animals and plant exploitation 104 6.3.1 Prohibition of taking, killing and capturing wild animals 104 6.3.2 Taking of females and their young 105 6.3.3 Protection from disturbance and harassment 108 6.3.4 Protection of breeding and sheltering places 110 6.3.5 Protection of birds’ eggs 112 6.3.6 Prohibition on picking, uprooting etc. of plants 112 6.3.7 Exemptions and the licensing of otherwise prohibited activities 114 6.4 Regulation of the methods and timing of taking, killing and capturing 116 6.4.1 Regulation of methods 116 6.4.2 Close seasons and emergency orders 125 6.5 Sustainable use of resources – hunting, fishing and bioprospecting 127 6.5.1 Prohibition of the exploration of biological resources 128 6.5.2 Use of resources by indigenous peoples 130 6.5.3 No take zones 135 6.5.4 Exclusive economic zones 136 6.5.5 Restrictions on the size of animals that may be taken 137 6.5.6 Sport hunting 139 Chapter 7 Legal mechanisms II: the protection of habitats and ecosystems145 7.1 Defining ecosystems and habitats 145 7.2 The protection of the Earth’s ecosystem and sites of global importance 145 7.2.1 World Heritage Sites 145 7.2.2 Biosphere reserves 146 7.2.3 Global protection of biodiversity 146 7.2.4 The protection of the global ecosystem: climate change 147 7.2.5 The protection of polar areas 148 7.2.6 Protection of freshwater habitats 149 7.2.7 Protection of marine waters 152 7.2.8 The protection of forests, trees and hedgerows 154 7.3 Protected areas and the protection of migratory routes 159 7.3.1 Privately owned nature reserves 160 7.3.2 The establishment of protected areas 161 7.3.3 Prohibition of certain activities in protected areas and forests 177 7.3.4 Protection of migration routes 181 7.3.5 Powers to acquire land 183 7.3.6 Conservation easements 183 7.3.7 Is there a need for airspace reserves? 184 Chapter 8 Legal mechanisms III: restoration, trade and conflicts186 8.1 The restoration of populations and ecosystems 186 8.1.1 Reintroduction of animals to the wild 186 8.1.2 Recovery plans, action plans and abatement plants 192 8.1.3 Restoration of rare and threatened habitats 194 8.1.4 Role of ex-situ conservation 195 8.1.5 Conservation of biodiversity – duty imposed on government departments etc. 196 8.1.6 Identification of animals bred in captivity 197 8.1.7 Prohibition on the introduction, spreading or release of exotic and pest species 197 8. 2 Restrictions on the trade and exhibition of protected species 201 8.2.1 The historical importance of wildlife as symbols of power and friendship 201 8.2.2 Restrictions on transportation and trade 201 8.2.3 Restriction on the exhibition of rare species 207 8.2.4 EIA in the USA: the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 208 8.2.5 Product labelling 209 8.3 Problem animals and human-animal conflict 212 8.3.1 Problem animals and food 212 8.3.2 Confining domestic and problem animals 214 8.3.3 Problem animal control 216 8.3.4 Reduction of human-animal conflict 220 Chapter 9 Legal mechanisms IV: planning, knowledge, funding and enforcement222 9.1 Planning policy and nature conservation 222 9.1.1 Requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment 222 9.1.2 EIA in the European Union 222 9.2 Gathering and disseminating information 224 9.2.1 Identification and monitoring of wildlife 224 9.2.2 Public education and awareness 225 9.2.3 Transfer of knowledge and exchange of information 226 9.2.4 Promoting research 226 9.3 Funding and legislation 227 9.3.1 Transfer of funding between rich and poor states 228 9.3.2 Allocation of government funding for conservation 228 9.3.3 Agricultural payments 230 9.3.4 Fund raising for conservation 231 9.3.5 Tax benefits for conservation 232 9.3.6 Improving legislation and its enforcement 234 Chapter 10 Animal welfare and the law234 10.1 Introduction 235 10.2.1 Defining cruelty 236 10.2.2 The five freedoms 237 10.2.3 Animal cruelty and violence towards humans 238 10.2.4 Provision of veterinary treatment 238 10.3 Animal rights legal cases 240 10.4 Legal mechanisms used to protect and control domestic and captive animals 241 10.4.1 Limitation on, or prohibition of, excessive physical activity and types of restraint 241 10.4.2 Provision of sanctuaries for retired working and laboratory animals 244 10.4.3 Limitation on feeding methods 245 10.4.4 Prohibition of mutilation and other cruel practices 245 10.4.5 Regulation of animal experiments 246 10.4.6 Requirement for owners of animal to provide proper care and accommodation 249 10.4.7 Provision of public education 255 10.4.8 Licensing of premises used for keeping, breeding, boarding, selling and exhibiting animals 255 10.4.9 Control and licensing of domestic animals 260 10.4.10 Prohibition of animal fighting 270 10.4.11 Protection of animals used in entertainment and gambling 272 10.4.12 Regulation of the transportation and movement of animals 277 10.4.13 Control of diseased wild animals 283 10.4.14 Humane and religious slaughter 284 10.4.15 Bestiality 286 Chapter 11 Crime detection and law enforcement287 11.1 Wildlife crime reporting 287 11.2 Wildlife crime forensics 287 11.3 Criminal and civil sanctions 288 11.4 Liability of employers, principals and bodies corporate 289 11.5 Inspectors, animal control officers, water bailiffs and other specialist officers 291 11.5.1 Inspectors and other specialist officers 291 11.5.2 Forest officers 295 11.5.3 Wildlife wardens and rangers 295 11.5.4 Specialist conservation and wildlife police 297 11.5.5 International police and wildlife crime organisations 300 11.5.6 The role of non-governmental organisations in enforcing animal cruelty laws 301 11.5.7 NGOs and enforcement 302 11.5.8 Statutory nature conservation agencies 303 11.6 Penalties 305 11.6.1 Death 305 11.6.2 Imprisonment 306 11.6.3 Fines 307 11.6.4 Ban on keeping animals/ seizure of animals 308 11.6.5 Closure of facilities keeping animals 309 11.6.6 Seizure or forfeiture of firearms, vehicles, equipment and other items 310 11.6.7 Injunction 311 11.6.8 Restoration of ecosystems 311 11.7 The enforcement of international law 313 11.7.1 International Court of Justice (ICJ) and case law 313 11.7.2 International sanctions 314 Part III – Major national, European and international laws which protect animals, plants and ecosystems316 Chapter 12 National laws316 12.1 United Kingdom 316 12.2 United States of America 323 12.3 Canada 325 12.4 Australia 325 Australian state laws 326 12.5 New Zealand 326 12.6 India 327 12.7 Kenya 327 12.8 Nigeria 328 12.9 South Africa 328 12.10 Tanzania 328 12.11 Thailand 328 Chapter 13 European laws328 13.1 Directives and Regulations 329 13.2 EU case law 332 Chapter 14 International laws334 Appendix I 338 Appendix II. A chronology of major legislation affecting animals and nature conservation in the UK 342 Appendix III. A chronology of major legislation affecting animal and nature conservation law in the United States of America 346 References 347 Table of laws and cases 355 Legislation 355 NATIONAL LAWS 355 EUROPEAN LAW 365 INTERNATIONAL LAWS 367 CASE LAW 369 RESOLUTIONS AND NOTIFICATIONS 370 Index 376

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Book SynopsisOne of Kirkus Review's Best Nonfiction Books of 2022 Clear, provocative, and persuasive, Ever Green is an inspiring call to action to conserve Earth's irreplaceable wild woods, counteract climate change, and save the planet.Trade Review"Eloquent and fact-filled.... Ever Green, for all its scholarly precision, is ultimately an impassioned plea to save the world’s last great wild places by two men who had come, through long professional acquaintance, to love them. Readers will find their passion to be contagious." -- Richard Schiffman - Washington Post"Wide-ranging and earnest.... Ever Green diligently lays out the science supporting forest preservation.... But the book’s best moments come when the authors talk about the forests themselves and the luxuriant diversity of life—animal, plant, and human—that can be found in them. The result is an appeal to both the mind and the heart. We must preserve the forests to survive, and we must preserve the forests because it is a moral imperative." -- Cory Oldweiler - Boston Globe"An outstanding primer on the vital role intact forests play in sustaining the biosphere." -- Thomas Friedman - New York Times"There is no better or more readable guide to the bewildering array of threats to forests or to the economic and institutional programs created to protect them. . . . It’s impossible to read Ever Green without being moved by the vision and commitment of the people—including its authors—who’ve devoted themselves to protecting the world’s forests." -- Verlyn Klinkenborg - New York Review of Books"Nothing could be more important than saving the world’s last remaining forests, and no one could make a more eloquent case for this than John Reid and Thomas Lovejoy. Ever Green is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of life." -- Elizabeth Kolbert, author of Under a White Sky and The Sixth Extinction"Five giant forests—Amazon, Congo, New Guinea, and two taigas—holding carbon, diverse life, and the fate of the planet. This is a profoundly important, fresh-minded, deftly written, and constructive book. Therefore it’s also thrilling." -- David Quammen, author of The Tangled Tree and Spillover"John Reid and Thomas Lovejoy’s compelling and crucial narrative takes us to the astonishing intact cores of these lungs of our planet, these libraries of life that harbor diverse Indigenous peoples and multitudinous other-than-human beings. That so much remains is a welcome and uplifting revelation." -- Carl Safina, ecologist and author of Becoming Wild and Beyond Words"John Reid and Thomas Lovejoy make clear that the only way the world can prevent the worst of the coming climate disaster is by preserving and restoring its remaining megaforests.… Ever Green is a blueprint for saving megaforests, and saving ourselves." -- Scott Weidensaul, author of A World on the Wing"In the preservation of the remaining great forest landscapes of the world lies the very hope and perhaps the only hope of humanity to find a new way of living on this planet.… Ever Green itself is a prayer for the well-being of the earth." -- Wade Davis, author of Magdalena and Into the Silence"A very clear-eyed, practical and persuasive plan for how to save these forests, and maybe the rest of us in the process." -- Richard Powers - The Ezra Klein Show"Captivating.... A highly readable, eloquent reminder of the dire importance of our forests." -- Kirkus, starred review"The authors expertly and enthusiastically illuminate the intricately webbed fecundity of these vast forests.... With stunning photographs, lively anecdotes, fresh perspectives, spirited prose, and realistic and just solutions, this is deeply informative and inspiring forest advocacy." -- Booklist, starred review"[Reid and Lovejoy] convincingly argue in this trenchant work that preserving Earth’s five megaforests is vital to stop climate change.... The authors depict the flora and fauna of these far-flung locations in vivid descriptions that chart how each species is part of a vast ecosystem, and make a strong case for the inherent value of the plants, animals, and people that live in the megaforests. This clarion call should have a spot on the shelves of climate-minded readers." -- Publishers Weekly"A compelling argument.... This absorbing book provides an in-depth treatment of these boreal and tropical forests and why their preservation is a crucial step to mitigate climate change." -- Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the psychology, sociology, and public policy of global environmental issues. The goals of the book are: to describe the current state of the environment and environmentalism to present new theories and research on environmental attitudes and behaviors to explore obstacles and ethical considerations in promoting pro-environmental action Table of ContentsPart I: Psychology of Promoting Environmentalism: Promoting Environmentalism 1. Promoting EnvironmentalismLynnette C. Zelezny, California State University, Fresno; P. Wesley Schultz, California State University, San Marcos 2. Psychology of Promoting Environmentalism: Psychological Contributions to Achieving an Ecologically Sustainable Future for HumanityStuart Oskamp, Claremont Graduate University Part II: New Environmental Theories 1. Empathizing With Nature: The Effects ofPerspective Taking on Concern for Environmental IssuesP. Wesley Schultz, California State University, San Marcos 2.Toward a Coherent Theory of Environmentally Significant BehaviorPaul C. Stern, National Research Council Part III: New Trends in Measuring Environmental Attitudes 1.Measuring Endorsement of the New Ecological Paradigm: A Revised NEP ScaleRiley E. Dunlap, Michigan State University; Kent D. Van Liere, Primen; Angela G. Mertig, Michigan State University; Robert Emmet Jones, University of Tennessee Part IV: New Ways of Thinking about Environmentalism 1. Elaborating on Gender Differences in EnvironmentalismLynnette C. Zelezny, California State University, Fresno; Poh-Pheng Chua, Pennsylvania State University; Christina Aldrich, Claremont Graduate University 2. Models of Justice in the Environmental DebateSusan Clayton, The College of Wooster 3. Denial and the Process of Moral Exclusion in Environmental ConflictSusan Opotow, University of Massachusetts-Boston; Leah Weiss, Annapolis, MD Part V: New Ways to Promote Proenvironmental Behavior 1. Human Nature and Environmentally Responsible BehaviorStephen Kaplan, University of Michigan 2. Expanding and Evaluating Motives for Environmentally Responsible BehaviorRaymond De Young, University of Michigan 3. The Application of Persuasion Theory to the Development Of Effective Proenvironmental Public Service AnnouncementsRenee J. Bator, State University of New York, Plattsburgh; Robert B. Cialdini, Arizona State University 4. Promoting Sustainable Behavior: An Introduction to Community-Based Social MarketingDoug McKenzie-Mohr, St. Thomas University Part VI: Environmentalism and Public Policy 1. Environmental Justice: Grassroots Activism and Its Impact on Public Policy Decision MakingRobert D. Bullard and Glenn S. Johnson, Clark Atlanta University

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Book SynopsisThe Vegetarian Imperative will make you rethink what you eat-and help you save the planet.Trade Review"A timely and crucial discussion of the human food supply. People interested in the environment know that a vegetarian diet requires about one-third less fossil energy and cropland to produce food needs, as compared to the average American diet. The vegetarian diet is environmentally sound - and is an imperative." (David Pimentel, Cornell University)"Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Farms2. Environment3. Land4. Water5. Fish6. Resources7. Health8. Dairy9. Suffering10. ConsequencesEpilogueNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisO. WilsonTrade ReviewHighly recommended for any college-level collection strong in wildlife management. Midwest Book Review 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. -- Raymond B. Iglay Journal of Wildlife ManagementTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Our Philosophical RootsChapter 2. Animals, Ecology & PopulationsChapter 3. HabitatChapter 4. Human DimensionsAuthor Index

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Book SynopsisWaits, John A. WiensTrade ReviewA timely volume... A useful book for those interested in natural resources. Choice ...an excellent contribution to the understanding of what habitat is and how to conserve it. Conservation Biology In this very worthwhile book, the editors and chapter authors have accomplished the important task of setting forth a path to guide habitat management and conservation. Great Plains Research The editors of this volume accomplished their goal of reaching a broad audience and providing this audience with an understanding of the factors affecting wildlife and their habitats. The book will be most useful for wildlife students, but will also have immense utility for managers seeking to understand and address emerging habitat threats, and for researchers aiming to broaden their perspectives on the variety of factors influencing habitat. Landscape Ecologist Taken as a whole, this collection of chapters will provide a benchmark for understanding how we are to understand the global consequences of human consumption. Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of ContentsContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgementsPart I: Foundation1. The Misunderstanding of Habitat2. Exploration and Critique of Habitat and Habitat Quality3. Demographic Consequences of Habitat4. Managing Habitats in a Changing WorldPart II: Habitats in Peril5. Habitat Loss and Degradation: Understanding Anthropogenic Stressors and Their Impacts on Individuals, Populations and Communitie6. Population Genetics and Wildlife Habitat7. Habitat Fragmentation and Corridors8. The Impact of Invasive Species on Wildlife HabitatPart III: Research and Conservation9. Thoughts on Models and Prediction10. Manage Habitat Monitor Species11. The Effects of Disturbance and Succession on Wildlife Habitat and Animal Communities12. Wildlife Habitat Restoration13. Synthesis for Advancing Useful Knowledge of Habitat: Unifying Themes or Many Directions?

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Book SynopsisManatees, the gentle giants of Florida's lagoons and coastal habitats, can bring a smile to the face of anybody lucky enough to spy one. As manatees dip and roll through the water, crowds gather to watch them feed on aquatic vegetation. Whether they are congregating by the hundreds or resting or feeding alone, viewing these sea cows can provide anyone interested in nature with hours of tranquil pleasure. Having survived for eons, today's manatees are now under constant threat due to our rapidly swelling human population. Their habitats are often devastated by development and pollution. The slow-moving manatees also live at the mercy of chance, for they occupy waters filled with fast-moving boats powered by razor-sharp propellers-a new form of predator from which they have no protection. Boat speed limits have been put in place to protect manatees, but there is a constant push to lift them so that people can once again zip across the waters that manatees call home. For this reason, manTrade ReviewThe result is a lovely book that sounds as though it would appeal primarily to scientists, but which offers inviting color photos and history that make it accessible to lay audiences both within Florida and outside the state.—Donovan's Literary ServicesPerusal of the numerous photographs located throughout the book is an enjoyable pastime. However, to do so, to treat this simply as a coffee-table book, would be a mistake; the photographs are striking and attractive, but the text relays interesting information about manatees and their management, an aspect of the book that should not be ignored.—ChoiceWith its large format and high-quality paper, allowing Wayne Lynch’s gorgeous images to shine, one could be forgiven for assuming this was a mere coffee table book – but that would be to do the excellent text a disservice.—BBC WildlifeIf the image on the cover does not entice the reader, a look at page 50 surely will: it shows a manatee hugging a human diver. The book focuses on the beauty, grace and vulnerability of these herbivores, but it also covers other sea mammals and their habitats.—The BiologistThis book makes a valuable contribution to awareness of manatees and will be of interest to curious nature lovers, natural science students, and young scientists taking their first steps on their scientific career path.—Irina S. Trukhanova, Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington, Polar Science Center, Seattle, WA, Conservation BiologyThis book is an indispensable resource for anyone desiring a general overview of the species as well as a future reference on protection measures for the group. Easily digestible for nonspecialists, this book is an excellent way to gain an accurate and updated picture of the current status of a charismatic species, the Florida manatee.—Jorge Ortega and Rafael Juarez-Maldonado, Journal of MammalogyTable of Contents1. From a Bluff on Guadeloupe2. A Hodge-Podge of Adaptations3. Evolution4. The Stuff of Myths and Legends5. Behavior and Ecology6. Reproduction and Life History7. Habitat Protection8. Conservation Threats9. Conservation SolutionsEpilogueSelected References and Further ReadingIndex

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Book SynopsisThe Carbon Code provides a framework to do this, and helps you to become a hero in the fight against climate change.Trade ReviewLess of a harangue and more of a how-to guide, the book explains in refreshingly forthright terms how technological advances are making it easier and cheaper to be green.—Financial TimesA critically important contribution to our on-going national debate about how to deal with climate change (now an even more pressing issue given President Trump's unilateral withdrawal from the Paris accords and surrender of world leadership on the issue) Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, The Carbon Code: How You Can Become a Climate Change Hero is an urgently necessary and needed addition to both community and academic library Environmental Studies collections in general, and the Climate Change supplemental studies lists of students and non-specialists general readers with an interest in the subject.—Midwest Book Review. . . useful and unique. . . this would be an ideal book for anyone who would like to learn about climate change and what they can do as an individual to lower their carbon footprint.—The Canadian Field-NaturalistFavaro provides clear analyses of the issues surrounding consumption of resources . . . Recommended.—ChoiceThis would be an ideal book for anyone who would like to learn about climate change and what they can do as an individual to lower their carbon footprint.—Canadian Field NaturalistThe Carbon Code is a wise, carefully optimistic book. Let’s hope it is widely read and that individuals and organizations take the Carbon Code to heart.—An Outside ChanceThis readable, passionate, and rational effort covers diverse aspects of lowering carbon emissions. The author is a marine biologist with a deep understanding and personal instinct for systems thinking and global concern. I loved the book and it deserves a wide audience.—Quarterly Review of BiologyFavaro offers a range of tips to help wean us off the frequent-flying habit.—NotedThe Carbon Code is a manual for action . . . it is a useful compendium of state-of-the-art actions that just about anyone can take to reduce one's carbon footprint.—Terry M. Gray, Colorado State University, Perspectives on Science and Christian FaithTable of ContentsContents Introduction Part IChapter 1 The Cost of CarbonChapter 2 Solutions Start with YouChapter 3 The Carbon Code of Conduct Part II Living by the CodeChapter 4 ElectricityChapter 5 TransportationChapter 6 Adopting a Low-Carbon DietChapter 7 Long-Range Travel Part III Sharing the Carbon CodeChapter 8 Winning the ConversationChapter 9 Policies for a Pro-Climate FutureChapter 10 Bringing it All Together

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Book SynopsisThey will continue to grace our coastlines only if we care enough to understand them.Trade ReviewThere is so much information in this book, accompanied by well thought-out and stunning images, that this is a publication that any shark lover will want on their shelves.—ScubaverseThe introductory material is one of the best overviews of shark natural history and the issues facing sharks I have read... the book is also scientifically rigorous and highly readable without ever being sensational. As with all Johns Hopkins University Press books, the photographs are top notch and the design is beautiful enough to sit on your coffee table.—Nature Conservancy's Cool Green Science blogThe introductory material is one of the best overviews of shark natural history and the issues facing sharks I have read. Written by shark researcher Jeffrey Carrier, the book is also scientifically rigorous and highly readable without ever being sensational.—Cool Green ScienceTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPART ONEPART TWOAtlantic Sharpnose SharkBasking SharkBlacknose SharkBlacktip SharkBonnethead SharkBull SharkCaribbean Reef SharkDusky SharkFinetooth SharkGreat White SharkHammerhead SharksLemon SharkMako SharkNurse SharkOceanic Whitetip SharkSandbar SharkSandtiger SharkSilky SharkSmoothhound SharksSpinner SharkTiger SharkWhale SharkPART THREEAtlantic Stingray and Southern StingrayClearnose SkateCownose RayMantas and Mobulid RaysRoughtail StingraySawfishSpotted Eagle RayYellow StingrayAppendixReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisThe people, policies, and forces transforming a national treasurethe Chesapeake Bay. When Captain John Smith arrived in Virginia in 1607, he discovered a paradise in the Chesapeake Bay. In the centuries that followed, the Bay changed vastlyand not for the better. European landowners and enslaved Africans slashed, burned, and cleared the surrounding forests to grow tobacco. Watermen overfished oysters, shad, and sturgeon, decimating these crucial species. Baltimore, Washington, and Richmond used its rivers as urban sewers. By the 1960s, the Chesapeake was dying. A crossroads of life and culture, the Chesapeake straddles the North and the South, mixes salt water with fresh, and is home to about 18 million people and 3,600 species of animals and plants. Although recent cleanup efforts have improved its overall health, they have not been enough to save this national treasure. In The Chesapeake in Focus, award-winning writer Tom Pelton examines which environmental policies have worked aTrade ReviewTom Pelton, one of the country's leading environmental journalists, offers us a wealth of knowledge about the Chesapeake Bay, collected from his more than two decades of reporting on this ecological, cultural, and historical treasure . . . The highlight, perhaps, comes toward the end, when Pelton proposes 10 realistic steps for bay restoration. We should listen to him.—Lauren Larocca, Baltimore MagazineA terrific book . . . Really puts in perspective the different issues swirling about the Bay.—Tom Hall, "Midday" on WYPR 88.1 FMReally good book about a really great ecosystem.—Society of Environmental JournalistsTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. The WatersSusquehanna RiverGunpowder RiverCorsica RiverPatuxent RiverPotomac RiverJames RiverSouthern Bay2. The PeopleHarry HughesParris GlendeningJohn GriffinBonnie BickMichael BeerCarole MorisonOoker Eskridge3. The WildlifeOystersDermo and MSXBlue CrabsStriped BassAmerican EelsSturgeon4. The PoliciesEnforcementPennsylvaniaAir Pollution versus Water PollutionAgricultureClimate ChangeAdvocacy and Pollution TradingAccountabilityConclusionNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisThe Amish relationship to the environment is much more complicated than you might think. The pastoral image of Amish communities living simply and in touch with the land strikes a deep chord with many Americans. Environmentalists have lauded the Amish as iconic models for a way of life that is local, self-sufficient, and in harmony with nature. But the Amish themselves do not always embrace their ecological reputation, and critics have long questioned the portrayal of the Amish as models of environmental stewardship. In Nature and the Environment in Amish Life, David L. McConnell and Marilyn D. Loveless examine how this prevailing notion of the environmentally conscious Amish fits with the changing realities of their lives. Drawing on 150 interviews conducted over the course of 7 years, as well as a survey of household resource use among Amish and non-Amish people, they explore how the Amish understand nature in their daily lives and how their actions impact the natural world. ArguTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Deciphering the Amish Relationship with Nature Part I. Growing Up Rural Chapter 2. Raising Children at Nature's Doorstep Chapter 3. The Amish Ecological Footprint Part II. Working with Nature Chapter 4. The Transformation of Amish Agriculture Chapter 5. The Forest for the Trees: The Wood-Products Industry Chapter 6. Tinkering with Creation: Alternative Animal Breeding Part III. Reconfiguring Leisure and the OutdoorsChapter 7. Bringing Nature Home: From Gardening to Herbal and Natural Medicines Chapter 8. Fin, Fur, and Feather: Nature-Based Recreation Chapter 9. Observing and Writing Nature: Amish as Travelers and Authors Part IV. The Amish as EnvironmentalistsChapter 10. Acting Locally: Amish Responses to Regional Environmental Issues Chapter 11. Thinking Globally: The Amish Ecological Imagination Chapter 12. Parochial Stewards: The Amish Encounter with Nature and the Environment Appendix: Methods Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA fascinating look at one of the greatest conservation success stories of the modern era: the wildly popular, unique, and thrilling raptor, the Osprey. Ospreys are one of the few bird species that are found throughout the world. From forests in Hokkaido to rivers in Oregon and islands off Australia, Ospreys steal the show as nature lovers easily watch them build their massive nests and tend to their young. The fact that the Osprey is one of the few large birds that can hover adds to its mystique, and to watch it plunge into the water, emerging with a fish clutched in its talons, is truly a sight one will remember. As widespread as Ospreys are, not long ago they were under threat of extinction. During the 1950s and '60s, scientists tied the decline of Osprey populations to the heavy use of DDT and other human pollutants. In the 1980s, Ospreys began a slow recovery due to the efforts of conservationists and through the resilience of the adaptable raptors themselves. Today they are agaiTrade ReviewA must have for those with a serious interest in Ospreys.—Ian Paulsen, Birdbooker Report[Poole's] excellent book is easy reading and very informative. It is also full of great color photographs and informative maps. I recommend it to anyone interested in these fascinating birds.—Fritz H. Brock, Wildlife ActivistNo other book contains as much information from everywhere within the bird's almost uniquely global range . . . [Ospreys: The Revival of a Global Raptor] is a very well-written, clear and enjoyable account of a bird that has almost universal popularity in the modern world . . . I recommend it strongly.—Ian Francis, Scottish BirdsWith such a cosmopolitan species and the breadth of topics he touches upon, Poole has done an admirable job constructing a cohesive narrative . . . Poole's very readable prose makes it accessible for the layperson despite the quantity of information presented . . . I thoroughly enjoyed reading [Ospreys: The Revival of a Global Raptor] and would highly recommend it to both novice naturalist and experienced birder alike.—Robert F. Foster, The Canadian Field-NaturalistMost people with any interest in natural history (and quite a few who claim no interest) know the story of the Osprey, and all of them would enjoy reading—and learn much—from this lavishly illustrated book . . . Poole's enthusiasm shines through, and the geographic breadth of the information he brings together is impressive.—Michael Scott, Conservation BiologyTable of ContentsPreface Chapter 1. Introduction: This Famed Bird Chapter 2. A Hawk That Fishes Chapter 3. The Geography of Ospreys Chapter 4. Finding Food Chapter 5. At the Nest Chapter 6. On the Wing: Incredible Journeys Chapter 7. Threats and Solutions Chapter 8. Looking Ahead Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative guide to quantitative methods that will help wildlife scientists improve analysis and decision-making.Over the past fifty years, wildlife science has become increasingly quantitative. But to wildlife scientists, many of whom have not been formally trained as biometricians, computer modelers, or mathematicians, the wide array of available techniques for analyzing wildlife populations and habitats can be overwhelming. This practical book aims to help students and professionals alike understand how to use quantitative methods to inform their work in the field. Covering the most widely used contemporary approaches to the analysis of wildlife populations and habitats, Quantitative Analyses in Wildlife Science is divided into five broad areas: general statistical methods demographic estimation dynamic process modeling analysis of spatially based data on animals and resources numerical methodsAddressing a vaTrade ReviewThis is primarily a book for students and working wildlife management professionals; however that is not to say that it is, or should be, outside the realm of consideration by those with a sincere interest in how wildlife researchers collect and interpret data. As so many aspects of contemporary wildlife conservation revolve around what the number are, how they were collected, and how they are interpreted, most anyone with a serious interest in wildlife conservation would do well to at least understand how the metaphorical sausage is made – even if they're not making it themselves. To that end, this is most certainly the book from which to best acquire such an understanding.—Johannes E. Riutta, The Well-Read NaturalistTable of ContentsList of ContributorsForeword, by R. J. GutiérrezPrefaceAcknowledgments1 IntroductionLeonard A. Brennan, Andrew N. Tri, and Bruce G. MarcotPART I GENERAL STATISTICAL METHODS2 Regression: Linear and Nonlinear, Parametricband NonparametricDavid B. Wester3 Multivariate Models and AnalysesErica F. Stuber, Christopher C. Chizinski, Jeffrey J. Lusk, and Joseph J. Fontaine4 Comparing Ecological ModelsMevin B. Hooten and Evan G. CoochPART II ESTIMATION OF ABUNDANCE AND DEMOGRAPHIC PARAMETERS5 Estimation of Population Parameters Using Marked AnimalsGary C. White6 Distance SamplingStephen T. Buckland, David L. Miller, and Eric Rexstad7 Occupancy Modeling ApplicationsChris Sutherland and Daniel W. LindenPART III DYNAMIC MODELING OF PROCESSES8 Analysis of Population Monitoring DataJamie S. Sanderlin, Michael L. Morrison, and William M. Block9 Systems Analysis and SimulationStephen J. Demaso and Joseph P. Sands10 Applications of Individual-Based ModelsJulie A. Heinrichs and Bruce G. Marcot11 Detecting and Analyzing Density DependenceZachary S. Ladin and Christopher K. WilliamsPART IV ANALYSIS OF SPATIALLY BASED DATA ON ANIMALS AND RESOURCES12 Resource Selection AnalysisJulianna M. A. Jenkins, Damon B. Lesmeister, and Raymond J. Davis13 Spatial Statistics in Wildlife ResearchAndrew N. TriPART V NUMERICAL METHODS14 Bayesian Analysis of Molecular Genetics DataDamon L. Williford and Randy W. Deyoung15 Machine Learning, Random Forests, and Boosted Regression TreesJane Elith16 Causal Modeling and the Role of Expert KnowledgeBruce G. Marcot17 Summary and Synthesis: Looking to the FutureAndrew N. Tri, Bruce G. Marcot, and Leonard A. BrennanIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade Reviewa great resource for practitioners.—Simone Ciuti, University College Dublin, Basic and Applied EcologyTable of ContentsVolume 1: ResearchList of ContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgments1 Research and Experimental DesignEdward O. Garton, Jocelyn L. Aycrigg, Courtney Conway, and Jon S. Horne2 Management and Analysis of Wildlife Ecology DataBret A. Collier and T. W. Schwertner3 Capturing and Handling Wild AnimalsNova J. Silvy, Roel R. Lopez, and Therese A. Catanach4 Chemical Immobilization of WildlifeMark L. Drew5 Use of Dogs in Wildlife Research and ManagementDavid K. Dahlgren, R. Dwayne Elmore, Deborah A. (Smith) Woollett, Aimee Hurt, Julie K. Young,Daniel Kinka, Edward B. Arnett, David Baines, and John W. Connelly6 Identifying and Handling Contaminant-Related Wildlife Mortality/MorbiditySteven R. Sheffield, Joseph P. Sullivan, and Elwood F. Hill7 Wildlife Health and Disease Surveillance, Investigation, and ManagementMarkus J. Peterson and Pamela J. FerroIdentification and Marking Techniques8 Criteria for Sex and Age of Birds and MammalsEddie K. Lyons, Michael A. Schroeder, and Leslie A. Robb9 Identification of Animals from Field SignsJohn M. Tomecek and Jonah Evans10 Techniques of Marking WildlifeNova J. Silvy, Roel R. Lopez, and Markus J. Peterson11 Radiotelemetry, Remote Monitoring, and Data AnalysesNova J. Silvy and Therese A. Catanach12 Estimating Animal AbundanceBrian L. Pierce, Roel R. Lopez, and Nova J. Silvy13 Use of Remote Cameras in Wildlife EcologyIsrael D. Parker, Roel R. Lopez, and Shawn L. Locke14 Population Analysis in Wildlife EcologyDouglas H. Johnson and Stephen J. Dinsmore15 Use of Bioacoustics Monitoring Systems in Wildlife ResearchJoseph M. Szewczak and Michael L. Morrison16 Tracking Wildlife with Radar TechniquesTherese A. Catanach and Nova J. Silvy17 Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Wildlife EcologyRoderic G. Rosario, Megan K. Clayton, and Ian T. Gates18 Invertebrate Sampling Methods for Use in Wildlife ResearchTherese A. Catanach19 Vegetation Sampling and MeasurementKenneth F. Higgins, Kurt J. Jenkins, Daniel W. Uresk, Lora B. Perkins, Kent C. Jensen,Jack E. Norland, Robert W. Klaver, and David E. Naugle20 Techniques for Wildlife Nutritional EcologyLisa A. Shipley, Rachel C. Cook, and David G. Hewitt21 Simulation Modeling in Wildlife ResearchHsiao-Hsuan (Rose) Wang and William E. Grant22 Using Geospatial Technologies in Wildlife StudiesHumberto L. Perotto-Baldivieso, Sasathorn Tapaneeyakul, and Zachary J. Pearson23 Animal BehaviorJessica R. Young24 Reproduction and HormonesHeather M. Bryan and John D. Harder25 Conservation Genetics and Molecular Ecology in Wildlife ManagementSara J. Oyler-McCance, Emily K. Latch, and Paul L. LebergCommon and Scientific Names of Animals and PlantsLiterature CitedIndex—Volume 2: ManagementList of ContributorsAcknowledgments26 Strengthening Connections between Research and ManagementLeonard A. Brennan, Stephen J. Demaso, Joseph P. Sands, and Matthew J. Schnupp27 Ethics in Wildlife Science and ConservationMarkus J. Peterson, M. Nils Peterson, Tarla Rai Peterson, and Erica von Essen28 Human Dimensions of Wildlife ManagementShari L. Rodriguez and M. Nils Peterson29 Communications and OutreachSusan K. Jacobson, Hannah O. Brown, and Ben S. Lowe30 Conflict in Wildlife Science and ConservationAndrea M. Feldpausch-Parker and Tarla Rai Peterson31 Adaptive Management in Wildlife ConservationJohn F. Organ, Daniel J. Decker, Shawn J. Riley, John E. McDonald Jr., and Shane P. Mahoney32 Forest Management for WildlifeSeth W. Bigelow, Carolyn G. Mahan, Amanda D. Rodewald, L. Mike Conner, and Lora L. Smith33 Managing Rangelands for WildlifeVernon C. Bleich, Michael W. Oehler, and John G. Kie34 Managing Inland Wetlands for WildlifeMurray K. Laubhan, Sammy L. King, and Leigh H. Fredrickson35 Management of Coastal Wetlands for WildlifeJohn Andrew Nyman, Chris Elphick, and Greg Shriver36 Managing Farmlands for WildlifeRichard E. Warner, Jeffery W. Walk, and James R. Herkert37 Management and Research of Wildlife in Urban EnvironmentsRobert A. McCleery, Christopher E. Moorman, Mark C. Wallace, and David Drake38 Managing Surface Disturbed Lands for WildlifeTherese A. Catanach and Nova J. Silvy39 Managing Disturbances to Wildlife and HabitatsChad J. Parent, Fidel Hernandez, and Andrea Bruno40 Managing State Lands for WildlifeThomas J. Ryder and John F. Organ41 Managing Federal Lands for WildlifeBruce Beard, R. Patrick Bixler, Tom Darden, Buddy Huffaker,Mark Madison, and James G. Van Ness42 Managing North American Indigenous Peoples' Wildlife ResourcesHeather Stricker, Paige M. Schmidt, Jonathan Gilbert, Jim Dau, Diana L. Doan-Crider,Serra Hoagland, Michel T. Kohl, Claudia A. Perez, Lawrence J. Van Daele,Matthew B. Van Daele, and Daniel Dupont43 The Role of Nongovernment Organizations in Wildlife ManagementHeather A. Mathewson, James J. Giocomo, and Steven P. Riley44 Harvest ManagementJohn W. Connelly, James H. Gammonley, and Thomas W. Keegan45 Identification and Management of Wildlife DamageKurt C. Vercauteren, Richard A. Dolbeer, Aaron B. Shiels, and Eric M. Gese46 Managing Terrestrial Invasive SpeciesTimothy E. Fulbright and Tyler A. Campbell47 Ecology and Management of Small PopulationsJon S. Horne, L. Scott Mills, J. Michael Scott, Katherine M. Strickler, and Stanley A. Temple48 Captive Propagation and TranslocationDavid Drake and Stanley A. Temple49 Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitat Conservation PlansCharles J. Randel III, Howard O. Clark Jr., Darren P. Newman, and Thomas P. Dixon50 Managing Wildlife in a Changing ClimateDouglas B. Inkley and Bruce A. SteinCommon and Scientific Names of Animals and Plants Literature CitedIndex

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Book SynopsisA fascinating look at how a commercial market for birds in the late nineteenth century set the stage for conservation and its legislation. Between the end of the Civil War and the 1920s, the United States witnessed the creation, rapid expansion, and then disappearance of a commercial market for hunted wild animals. The bulk of commercial wildlife sales in the last part of the nineteenth century were of wildfowl, who were prized not only for their eggs and meat but also for their beautiful feathers. Wild birds were brought to cities in those years to be sold as food for customers' tables, decorations for ladies' hats, treasured pets, and specimens for collectors' cabinets. Though relatively short-lived, this market in birds was broadly influential, its rise and fall coinciding with the birth of the Progressive Era conservation movement. In The Market in Birds, historian Andrea L. Smalley and wildlife biologist Henry M. Reeves illuminate this crucial chapter in American environmental hTrade ReviewAn insightful, exhaustive look at how industrialization led to rapid commercial exploitation of many bird species during the late 19th century... It's thorough and original, and will help to better understand present-day North American wildlife conservation and the challenges it faces.—Cool Green ScienceTable of ContentsForewordPrologue. For the Birds1. The Hunter2. The Dealer3. The Hunted4. The Sportsman5. The Criminal6. The ConservationistEpilogue. The Culture of ConservationAcknowledgmentsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisWhy does it benefit some male and female animals to live separately?Winner of the Wildlife Society Publication Best Authored Book Award by The Wildlife SocietySexual segregation, wherein the sexes of a species live apart for long periods of time, has far-reaching consequences for the ecology, behavior, and conservation of hooved mammals, which are called ungulates. Award-winning researcher R. Terry Bowyer has spent the past four decades unravelling the causes and consequences of this perplexing phenomenon by studying ungulates and the large carnivores that prey upon them. In Sexual Segregation in Ungulates, Bowyer's critical, thought-provoking approach helps resolve long-standing disagreements concerning sexual segregation and offers future pathways for species and habitat conservation. He highlights important elements of the natural history of wild ungulate species, including bighorn sheep and elk. He then uses this perspective to frame and test hypotheses illuminating the motivationsTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview Historical Perspectives Ungulate Characteristics and Relevant Aspects of Their Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation Mating Systems Predator Pits, Apparent Competition, and Territorial Regulation of Populations Sexual Segregation in Plants and Animals Chapter 2. Differences between the Sexes Definitions of Sexual Segregation Sexual Differences in Morphology, Physiology, and Foraging Behavior Sexual Dimorphism The Role of Resources and Predation Risk in Gregariousness Chapter 3. Temporospatial Patterns Defining Social Groups Temporal Patterns of Sexual Segregation and Aggregation Spatial Patterns of Sexual Segregation Chapter 4. Detection and Measurement Detecting Sexual Segregation Measuring Sexual Segregation Effects of Scale Chapter 5. Failed Concepts Setting Aside Rejected Hypotheses Social Hypotheses Ecological Hypotheses Limiting Overutilization of Habitats Chapter 6. The Role of Social Behavior Social Aggression and Sexual Affinities Activity Patterns The Social-Constraints Hypothesis Chapter 7. Ecological Aspects of Sexual Segregation Competition Hypothesis Gastrocentric Hypothesis Niche-Partitioning Hypothesis Predation-Risk Hypothesis Multiple Causations and Tradeoffs Chapter 8. Consequences of Sexual Segregation for Theory and Management Paternal Investment and Sexual Selection Population Dynamics Chapter 9. Failing to Consider Sexual Segregation Moose North American Elk White-Tailed Deer Bighorn Sheep Chapter 10. The Future Defining Sexual Segregation Why Is Sexual Segregation Overlooked? Future Questions and Directions Relevance to Other OrganismsLiterature CitedIndex

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Book Synopsis Environmental Activism and the Urban Crisis focuses on the wave of environmental activism and grassroots movements that swept through America''s older, industrial cities during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Robert Gioielli offers incisive case studies of Baltimore, St. Louis, and Chicago to show how urban activism developed as an impassioned response to a host of racial, social, and political conflicts. As deindustrialization, urban renewal, and suburbanization caused the decline of the urban environment, residents--primarily African Americans and working-class whites--organized to protect their families and communities from health threats and environmental destruction. Gioielli examines various groups'' activism in response to specific environmental problems caused by the urban crisis in each city. In doing so, he forms concrete connections between environmentalism, the African American freedom struggle, and various urban social movements such asTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: The Uncounted Environmentalists 1 The Breakdown of the City 2 “Black Survival in Our Polluted Cities”: St. Louis and the Fight against Lead Poisoning 3 “We Must Destroy You to Save You”: Baltimore's Freeway Revolt 4 The Knee-in-the-Groin Approach: The Citizen's Action Program and Environmental Protest in Chicago 5 “City Dwellers Are in the Greatest Danger”: Urban Environmentalism in the 1970s Conclusion: Missed Opportunities Appendix: Archival Abbreviations Notes Index

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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive survey of the global history of industrial hazards and their controlTrade Review"No other work addresses industrial hazards with such geographic breadth and historical depth. Together, the essays in Dangerous Trade offer a damning indictment of capitalism's impact on working people and the environments in which they have labored and lived. Just as importantly, Dangerous Trade also makes a compelling case regarding the role of workers' movements in improving public health in and beyond the workplace. This book, in short, offers something new to a range of practitioners and academics." -Thomas Andrews, University of Colorado at Boulder "The authors' backgrounds run the gamut from anthropology to medicine, so the authors offer diverse perspectives on both the history of industrial pollution and the current state of these problems across the globe. The nations discussed range from developing countries like Malaysia, Nigeria, and Mexico to more developed nations like France, Spain, and Italy. The array of problems considered is also broad, including, for example, rubber plantations, liquefied natural gas, oil, asbestos, and mercury. This book is a fine account of some international problems in industrial health and is especially valuable for undergraduate collections that support environmental programs. Summing Up: Highly Recommended." -CHOICE "[A] compelling collection of essays that provides integral groundwork for understanding our contemporary globalized industrial hazards... These essays show the challenges confronting our contemporary globalized industrial hazard situation including scientific and lay knowledge production and the translation of resistance to regulation... Together these essays provide an important foundation for looking at industrial hazards on a larger geographic scope and through a wider interdisciplinary lens." -Environmental HistoryTable of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Acknowledgments Introduction: From Dangerous Trades to Trade in Dangers: Toward an Industrial Hazard History of the Present / Christopher Sellers and Joseph Melling Part I: The Late Nineteenth Century to the Early Twentieth Century Creating Industrial Hazards in the Developing World 1. Rubber Plantation Workers, Work Hazards, and Health in Colonial Malaya, 1900-1940 / Amarjit Kaur 2. Work, Home, and Natural Environments: Health and Safety in the Mexican Oil Industry, 1900-1938 / Myrna Santiago Knowing and Controlling in the Developed World 3. Global Markets and Local Conflicts in Mercury Mining: Industrial Restructuring and Workplace Hazards at the Almaden Mines in the Early Twentieth Century / Alfredo Menendez-Navarro 4. Trade, Spores, and the Culture of Disease: Attempts to Regulate Anthrax in Britain and Its International Trade, 1875-1930 / Tim Carter and Joseph Melling 5. Rayon, Carbon Disulfide, and the Emergence of the Multinational Corporation in Occupational Disease / Paul D. Blanc Part II: The Middle to the Late Twentieth Century New Transfers of Production 6. Shipping the "Next Prize": The Trade in Liquefied Natural Gas from Nigeria to Mexico / Anna Zalik 7. New Hazards and Old Disease: Lead Contamination and the Uruguayan Battery Industry / Daniel E. Renfrew New Knowledge and Coalitions 8. Objective Collectives? Transnationalism and "Invisible Colleges" in Occupational and Environmental Health from Collis to Selikoff / Joseph Melling and Christopher Sellers 9. Bread and Poison: The Story of Labor Environmentalism in Italy, 1968-1998 / Stefania Barca 10. A New Environmental Turn? How the Environment Came to the Rescue of Occupational Health: Asbestos in France c. 1970-1995 / Emmanuel Henry New Arenas of Contest 11. A Tale of Two Lawsuits: Making Policy-Relevant Environmental Health Knowledge in Italian and U.S. Chemical Regions / Barbara Allen 12. Pesticide Regulation, Citizen Action, and Toxic Trade: The Role of the Nation-State in the Transnational History of DBCP / Susanna Rankin Bohme 13. Turning the Tide: The Struggle for Compensation for Asbestos-Related Diseases and the Banning of Asbestos / Barry Castleman and Geoffrey Tweedale Conclusion / Joseph Melling and Christopher Sellers, with Barry Castleman Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisHow environmental activism in youth shapes political engagement and citizenship for Laotian American womenTrade Review"Laotian Daughters convincingly argues that children of refugees embody a pivotal social location that allows for deeper, more complex insights into such pressing issues as cultural citizenship, political belonging, and national identity. Shah’s weaving together of social scientific research, cultural studies, and literary analysis is seamless. I am particularly excited by the incorporation of environmental justice literature into this mix, which is rare. The book’s greatest strength remains the young activists whose stories bring this book to life. Laotian Daughters is part of an important, growing intellectual body of research on the U.S. second generation, and this ethnographic study of Laotian teenagers fills a significant niche."—Lisa Sun-Hee Park, Professor of Sociology at the University of Minnesota, and author of Consuming Citizenship: Children of Asian Immigrant EntrepreneursTable of Contents Acknowledgments 1 “Where We Live, Where We Work, Where We Play, Where We Learn”: The Asian Pacific Environmental Network 2 From Agent Orange to Superfund Sites to Anti-immigrant Sentiments: Multiple Voyages, Ongoing Challenges 3 New Immigration and the American Nation: A Framework for Citizenship and Belonging 4 The Politics of Race: Political Identity and the Struggle for Social Rights 5 Negotiating Racial Hierarchies: Critical Incorporation, Immigrant Ideology, and Interminority Relations 6 Family, Culture, Gender: Narratives of Ethnic Reconstruction 7 Building Community, Crafting Belonging in Multiple Homes 8 Becoming “American”: Remaking American National Identity through Environmental Justice Activism APPENDIX Socio-demographic Information on Second-Generation Laotians Who Participated in the Study NotesReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisHow environmental activism in youth shapes political engagement and citizenship for Laotian American womenTrade Review"Laotian Daughters convincingly argues that children of refugees embody a pivotal social location that allows for deeper, more complex insights into such pressing issues as cultural citizenship, political belonging, and national identity. Shah’s weaving together of social scientific research, cultural studies, and literary analysis is seamless. I am particularly excited by the incorporation of environmental justice literature into this mix, which is rare. The book’s greatest strength remains the young activists whose stories bring this book to life. Laotian Daughters is part of an important, growing intellectual body of research on the U.S. second generation, and this ethnographic study of Laotian teenagers fills a significant niche."—Lisa Sun-Hee Park, Professor of Sociology at the University of Minnesota, and author of Consuming Citizenship: Children of Asian Immigrant EntrepreneursTable of Contents Acknowledgments 1 “Where We Live, Where We Work, Where We Play, Where We Learn”: The Asian Pacific Environmental Network 2 From Agent Orange to Superfund Sites to Anti-immigrant Sentiments: Multiple Voyages, Ongoing Challenges 3 New Immigration and the American Nation: A Framework for Citizenship and Belonging 4 The Politics of Race: Political Identity and the Struggle for Social Rights 5 Negotiating Racial Hierarchies: Critical Incorporation, Immigrant Ideology, and Interminority Relations 6 Family, Culture, Gender: Narratives of Ethnic Reconstruction 7 Building Community, Crafting Belonging in Multiple Homes 8 Becoming “American”: Remaking American National Identity through Environmental Justice Activism APPENDIX Socio-demographic Information on Second-Generation Laotians Who Participated in the Study NotesReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisExamines environmental policy from a sociological perspective, showing how our petro-dependency causes unprecedented environmental damage and threatens our democracyTrade Review"Cable looks into why we have had powerful laws that regulate specific impacts on high profile issues while topics tangentially related to our dependence on a petroleum-based economy fall into the 'don't bother me now' category of our collective attention and action... In addition to being an able researcher, Cable is a gifted storyteller... she dedicates most of her work to a broad and deep 'what's wrong with this picture' description of where we are and how we got here... This book puts the blame for our mess right where it belongs - on us as a society." Sustainability, August 2012 "Cable offers a sweeping analysis of how humans live outside their means, fostering a false duality between society and biosphere with decidedly unsustainable technological and petroleum energy dependence... Written for a broad audience, the work deftly combines a jargon-free sociological lens on human behavior with biophysical science questions of sustainability. Recommended." - Choice "Cable, an experienced and thoughtful environmental sociologist, in her latest book takes on important and difficult issues surrounding the development, implementation, and especially efficacy of environmental policy...This short and accessible book...[i]s well organized, interesting and clearly written. In addition to the broader arguments that run through the book, there are many well-chosen examples of particular environmental problems, events, and legislation that keep the book grounded and engaged with issues that are likely familiar to most undergraduates... [T]his work is nonetheless also worthy of being read by established scholars, since it presents analyses that are relevant to a variety of debates among researchers." - Contemporary Sociology, May 2014Table of ContentsPreface PART I Rationale for Sustainable Environmental Policy 1 The Shape of Sustainable Environmental Policy2 Modes of Human Subsistence, Environmental Impacts, and Environmental Policies3 The Poisoning of the Biosphere: The Petro-dependent Mode of SubsistencePART Il The United States: Prototype Petro-dependent Society 4 Petro-dependent Environmental Policies5 Violations of Ecological Principles: Resource Depletion and Pollution6 Living in the State of Denial: Conflict and the Contamination of Workplaces, Communities, and Citizens7 Broken Promises: Environmental Injustices8 Petro-dependent Obstacles to Sustainable Policies: The Corporate State and Its Institutional and Cultural ReflectionsPART III Environmental Policy in the Petro-dependent Empire9 International Environmental Policymaking10 Global Environmental Problems: Overpopulation, Peak Oil, and Climate Change11 Sustaining Unsustainability: The Transnational Corporate StatePART IV And So . . . 12 Once There Was a Planet in the Way Galaxy. . . APPENDIX Websites and Mission Statements: NGO Partners for the Global Plan of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based ActivitiesReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisExamines environmental policy from a sociological perspective, showing how our petro-dependency causes unprecedented environmental damage and threatens our democracyTrade Review"Cable looks into why we have had powerful laws that regulate specific impacts on high profile issues while topics tangentially related to our dependence on a petroleum-based economy fall into the 'don't bother me now' category of our collective attention and action... In addition to being an able researcher, Cable is a gifted storyteller... she dedicates most of her work to a broad and deep 'what's wrong with this picture' description of where we are and how we got here... This book puts the blame for our mess right where it belongs - on us as a society." Sustainability, August 2012 "Cable offers a sweeping analysis of how humans live outside their means, fostering a false duality between society and biosphere with decidedly unsustainable technological and petroleum energy dependence... Written for a broad audience, the work deftly combines a jargon-free sociological lens on human behavior with biophysical science questions of sustainability. Recommended." - ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface PART I Rationale for Sustainable Environmental Policy 1 The Shape of Sustainable Environmental Policy2 Modes of Human Subsistence, Environmental Impacts, and Environmental Policies3 The Poisoning of the Biosphere: The Petro-dependent Mode of SubsistencePART Il The United States: Prototype Petro-dependent Society 4 Petro-dependent Environmental Policies5 Violations of Ecological Principles: Resource Depletion and Pollution6 Living in the State of Denial: Conflict and the Contamination of Workplaces, Communities, and Citizens7 Broken Promises: Environmental Injustices8 Petro-dependent Obstacles to Sustainable Policies: The Corporate State and Its Institutional and Cultural ReflectionsPART III Environmental Policy in the Petro-dependent Empire9 International Environmental Policymaking10 Global Environmental Problems: Overpopulation, Peak Oil, and Climate Change11 Sustaining Unsustainability: The Transnational Corporate StatePART IV And So . . . 12 Once There Was a Planet in the Way Galaxy. . . APPENDIX Websites and Mission Statements: NGO Partners for the Global Plan of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based ActivitiesReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisDebates continue to rage over the merits or flaws of public land and whether or not it should be privatizedor at least, radically reconfigured in some way. In Defense of Public Lands offers a comprehensive refutation of the market-oriented arguments. Steven Davis passionately advocates that public land ought to remain firmly in the public's hands. He reviews empirical data and theoretical arguments from biological, economic, and political perspectives in order to build a case for why our public lands are an invaluable and irreplaceable asset for the American people.In Defense of Public Lands briefly lays out the history and characteristics of public lands at the local, state, and federal levels while examining the numerous policy prescriptions for their privatization or, in the case of federal lands, transfer. He considers the dimensions of environmental health; markets and valuation of public land, the tensions between collective values and individual preferences, the nature and perfo

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Book SynopsisDebates continue to rage over the merits or flaws of public land and whether or not it should be privatizedor at least, radically reconfigured in some way. In Defense of Public Lands offers a comprehensive refutation of the market-oriented arguments. Steven Davis passionately advocates that public land ought to remain firmly in the public's hands. He reviews empirical data and theoretical arguments from biological, economic, and political perspectives in order to build a case for why our public lands are an invaluable and irreplaceable asset for the American people.In Defense of Public Lands briefly lays out the history and characteristics of public lands at the local, state, and federal levels while examining the numerous policy prescriptions for their privatization or, in the case of federal lands, transfer. He considers the dimensions of environmental health; markets and valuation of public land, the tensions between collective values and individual preferences, the nature and perfo

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Book SynopsisThe whiteness of mainstream environmentalism often fails to account for the richness and variety of Latinx environmental thought. Building on insights of environmental justice scholarship as well as critical race and ethnic studies, the editors and contributors to Latinx Environmentalisms map the ways Latinx cultural texts integrate environmental concerns with questions of social and political justice.Original interviews with creative writers, including Cherríe Moraga, Helena María Viramontes, and Héctor Tobar, as well as new essays by noted scholars of Latinx literature and culture, show how Latinx authors and cultural producers express environmental concerns in their work. These chapters, which focus on film, visual art, and literatureand engage in fields such as disability studies, animal studies, and queer studiesemphasize the role of racial capitalism in shaping human relationships to the more-than-human world and reveal a vibrant tradition of Latinx decolonial environmentalism.

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Book SynopsisThe whiteness of mainstream environmentalism often fails to account for the richness and variety of Latinx environmental thought. Building on insights of environmental justice scholarship as well as critical race and ethnic studies, the editors and contributors to Latinx Environmentalisms map the ways Latinx cultural texts integrate environmental concerns with questions of social and political justice.Original interviews with creative writers, including Cherríe Moraga, Helena María Viramontes, and Héctor Tobar, as well as new essays by noted scholars of Latinx literature and culture, show how Latinx authors and cultural producers express environmental concerns in their work. These chapters, which focus on film, visual art, and literatureand engage in fields such as disability studies, animal studies, and queer studiesemphasize the role of racial capitalism in shaping human relationships to the more-than-human world and reveal a vibrant tradition of Latinx decolonial environmentalism.

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Book SynopsisThe United States Congress appears to be in perpetual gridlock on environmental policy, notes Sara Rinfret, editor of the significant collection, Who Really Makes Environmental Policy? As she and her contributors explain, however, most environmental policy is not made in the halls of Congress. Instead, it is created by agency experts in federal environmental agencies and it is implemented at the state level. These individuals have been delegated the authority to interpret vague congressional legislation and write rulesand these rules carry the same weight as congressional law. Who Really Makes Environmental Policy? brings together top scholars to provide an explanation of rulemaking processes and regulatory policy, and to show why this context is important for U.S. environmental policy. Illustrative case studies about oil and gas regulations in Colorado and the regulation of coal ash disposal in southeastern states apply theory to practice. Ultimately, the essays in this volume advanTrade Review“Who Really Makes Environmental Policy? offers a new take on U.S. environmental policy with an unusual but essential focus on the regulatory process and analysis of how regulation works. Rinfret assembles essays from well-established and respected political scientists and newer scholars with unique perspectives to offer a fresh and original examination of environmental rulemaking via diverse case studies. Her book offers a thorough and clear introduction to the often obscure world of regulatory decision making, including such matters as inspections and enforcement of rules that rarely receive attention.” —Michael Kraft, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Public and Environmental Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, and coeditor of The Oxford Handbook of U.S. Environmental Policy“Anyone who reads Who Really Makes Environmental Policy? will gain a clear understanding of the importance of the regulatory process, from promulgating a regulation to ensuring its enforcement. Concise explanations of what regulations are and who is involved lay the foundation for the book. Written by prominent scholars in the environmental field, this book contains engaging examples that illustrate how politics, litigation, and federalism may confound or accelerate policies, including studies of the Endangered Species Act, oil and gas regulation in Colorado, and the Environmental Protection Agency’s involvement in coal ash management. A highly recommended gem of a book for anyone who wants to learn more about environmental policy.” —Denise Scheberle, Clinical Teaching Professor at the University of Colorado–Denver, and author of Industrial Disasters and Environmental Policy: Stories of Villains, Heroes, and the Rest of Us

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Book SynopsisThe United States Congress appears to be in perpetual gridlock on environmental policy, notes Sara Rinfret, editor of the significant collection, Who Really Makes Environmental Policy? As she and her contributors explain, however, most environmental policy is not made in the halls of Congress. Instead, it is created by agency experts in federal environmental agencies and it is implemented at the state level. These individuals have been delegated the authority to interpret vague congressional legislation and write rulesand these rules carry the same weight as congressional law. Who Really Makes Environmental Policy? brings together top scholars to provide an explanation of rulemaking processes and regulatory policy, and to show why this context is important for U.S. environmental policy. Illustrative case studies about oil and gas regulations in Colorado and the regulation of coal ash disposal in southeastern states apply theory to practice. Ultimately, the essays in this volume advanTrade Review“Who Really Makes Environmental Policy? offers a new take on U.S. environmental policy with an unusual but essential focus on the regulatory process and analysis of how regulation works. Rinfret assembles essays from well-established and respected political scientists and newer scholars with unique perspectives to offer a fresh and original examination of environmental rulemaking via diverse case studies. Her book offers a thorough and clear introduction to the often obscure world of regulatory decision making, including such matters as inspections and enforcement of rules that rarely receive attention.” —Michael Kraft, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Public and Environmental Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, and coeditor of The Oxford Handbook of U.S. Environmental Policy“Anyone who reads Who Really Makes Environmental Policy? will gain a clear understanding of the importance of the regulatory process, from promulgating a regulation to ensuring its enforcement. Concise explanations of what regulations are and who is involved lay the foundation for the book. Written by prominent scholars in the environmental field, this book contains engaging examples that illustrate how politics, litigation, and federalism may confound or accelerate policies, including studies of the Endangered Species Act, oil and gas regulation in Colorado, and the Environmental Protection Agency’s involvement in coal ash management. A highly recommended gem of a book for anyone who wants to learn more about environmental policy.” —Denise Scheberle, Clinical Teaching Professor at the University of Colorado–Denver, and author of Industrial Disasters and Environmental Policy: Stories of Villains, Heroes, and the Rest of Us

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Book SynopsisThe laborclimate movement in the U.S. laid the groundwork for the Green New Deal by building a base within labor for supporting climate protection as a vehicle for good jobs. But as we confront the climate crisis and seek environmental justice, a jobs vs. environment discourse often pits workers against climate activists. How can we make a just transition moving away from fossil fuels, while also compensating for the human cost when jobs are lost or displaced? In his timely book,Clean Air and Good Jobs,Todd Vachon examines the laborclimate movement anddemonstrates what can be envisioned and accomplished when climate justice is on labor's agenda and unions work together with other social movements to formulate bold solutions to the climate crisis.Vachonprofiles the workers and union leaders who have been waging a slow, but steadily growing revolution within their unions to make labor as a whole an active and progressive champion for both workers and the environment. Clean Air and Good JTrade Review"A call to scrap the notion that a healthy environment and a healthy economy cannot coexist.... Vachon advocates the so-called Green New Deal, which would remake the economy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and replace them with renewable energy.... Vachon argues for a brand of activism that pushes beyond the bounds of 'Jobs vs. the Environment,' and instead holds out for the 'clean air and good jobs' premise of his title, which, by transforming the energy economy, will necessarily demand workers skilled in growing fields.... [T]he overall argument is worth hearing out.... [T]his book will appeal to climate and clean-energy activists."— Kirkus Reviews“Vachon’s deeply-researched look at the history and present of labor–climate relations makes the case that a truly just transition can only be achieved with radical solidarity, building a unified labor and climate justice movement that moves us past failed neoliberal policies. Clean Air and Good Jobs is an important read for anyone hoping to create a future where we all thrive.”—Sara Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA"Vachon discusses the emerging labor-climate movement, in which workers and US labor organizations seek to replace fossil fuels to reduce the harmful effects of climate change.... A unique idea in this book is a labor-climate spectrum that shows the attitudes and activities of unions from different industries.... Summing Up: Recommended."—Choice

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A call to scrap the notion that a healthy environment and a healthy economy cannot coexist.... Vachon advocates the so-called Green New Deal, which would remake the economy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and replace them with renewable energy.... Vachon argues for a brand of activism that pushes beyond the bounds of 'Jobs vs. the Environment,' and instead holds out for the 'clean air and good jobs' premise of his title, which, by transforming the energy economy, will necessarily demand workers skilled in growing fields.... [T]he overall argument is worth hearing out.... [T]his book will appeal to climate and clean-energy activists."— Kirkus Reviews“Vachon’s deeply-researched look at the history and present of labor–climate relations makes the case that a truly just transition can only be achieved with radical solidarity, building a unified labor and climate justice movement that moves us past failed neoliberal policies. Clean Air and Good Jobs is an important read for anyone hoping to create a future where we all thrive.”—Sara Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA"Vachon discusses the emerging labor-climate movement, in which workers and US labor organizations seek to replace fossil fuels to reduce the harmful effects of climate change.... A unique idea in this book is a labor-climate spectrum that shows the attitudes and activities of unions from different industries.... Summing Up: Recommended."—Choice"The book is timely.... Vachon has boldly begun the project of recentering labor in sociological discussions of climate change. This should be instructive for environmental sociologists and social movements’ scholars alike, but also for cognate fields.... Readers will therefore find much to like in Vachon’s monograph, from its arguments and analysis, to the model of scholarship it represents."—Social Forces"On the whole, Vachon’s book offers a well-researched and timely look at the intersection of climate and labor, helping to make sense of a wide array of perspectives within the labor movement and offering a tempered but hopeful outlook on U.S. labor’s capacity to take up the cause of climate justice in the coming years."—Journal of Labor and Society"Vachon's book provides valuable information for anyone interested in accelerating the massive sociotechnical challenge of transitioning from a fossil fuel economy to a renewable energy economy over the next 30 years.... Those coming from an economic perspective that see themselves as allies with the interests of labor can learn much regarding labor's implicit disillusionment with the discipline."—Economic Development Quarterly"Vachon gives us an eminently accessible and useful account of the sociopolitical context, composition, and goals of the labor–climate movement (LCM).... Clean Air and Good Jobs delivers an essential read for those interested in the US labor movement’s relationship with environmental issues and contemporary LCM efforts."—ILR Review

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Book SynopsisUrban agriculture offers promising solutions to many different urban problems, such as blighted vacant lots, food insecurity, storm water runoff, and unemployment. These objectives connect to many cities’ broader goal of sustainability, but tensions among stakeholders have started to emerge in cities as urban agriculture is incorporated into the policymaking framework.Growing a Sustainable City? offers a critical analysis of the development of urban agriculture policies and their role in making post-industrial cities more sustainable. Christina Rosan and Hamil Pearsall’s intriguing and illuminating case study of Philadelphia reveals how growing in the city has become a symbol of urban economic revitalization, sustainability, and increasingly gentrification. Their comprehensive research includes interviews with urban farmers, gardeners, and city officials, and reveals that the transition to sustainability is marked by a series of tensions along race, class,Trade Review"This book is a solid contribution to this growing field and will be informative to those interested in the topic of urban farming, especially anybody working in public policy who intends to implement programs in their own city." -- John Harner, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs * The AAG Review of Books, Spring '19 *"The book supports the following idea: urban agriculture is a city planning challenge for land use and who gets to access it. A key take-away is that urban agriculture is not merely a contemporary food systems trend, but an under-developed mechanism for city sustainability. The authors conclude with helpful suggestions on how city planners and organizers might better integrate urban food production into social and environmental sustainability city planning." -- Alana N. Chriest, Ohio State University * Agriculture and Human Values no 36 *Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: The Garden in the Urban Imaginary Chapter 2. Since the 1800s? A Historical Case Study of Urban Agriculture Chapter 3. Urban Agriculture as a Way towards a Better, Brighter Future Chapter 4. A New Generation of Growers Chapter 5. The Reality of Growing in the City Chapter 6. The Politics of Urban Agriculture Chapter 7: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThoughtful people everywhere, but particularly in North America, are disturbed by the increasing number and seriousness of the problems associated with water resources. The Royal Society of Canada, impressed by the gravity of this situation, and by the multi-disciplinary nature of the specialized knowledge needed to cope with it, chose Water Resources as the main theme for its 1966 annual meeting. The topic has been broadly interpreted here: most of the papers were presented by the Science Section of the Society but contributions from all its Sections are included, covering political, historical and sociological aspects of the problem in addition to the physical, biological and even mathematical aspects. The contents comprise twenty-three essays, grouped into six parts under self-explanatory headings—"Pros and Cons of Canadian Water Export"; "Water, an Indispensable Resource"; "The St. Lawrence, Then and Now"; "The Great Lakes: Unique Features and Peculiar Problems"; "

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Book SynopsisAs the impacts of anthropogenic activities increase in both magnitude and extent, biodiversity is coming under increasing pressure. Scientists and policy makers are frequently hampered by a lack of information on biological systems, particularly information relating to long-term trends. Such information is crucial to developing an understanding as to how biodiversity may respond to global environmental change. Knowledge gaps make it very difficult to develop effective policies and legislation to reduce and reverse biodiversity loss. This book explores the gap between global commitments to biodiversity conservation, and local action to track biodiversity change and implement conservation action. High profile international political commitments to improve biodiversity conservation, such as the targets set by the Convention on Biological Diversity, require innovative and rapid responses from both science and policy. This multi-disciplinary perspective highlights barriers to consTrade Review“If you are a teacher, conservation scientist, or biodiversity manager and want to choose one book integrating biodiversity monitoring and indicators, this is the volume to get.” (The Quarterly Review of Biology, 1 October 2015) “This does nothing to take away from the editors’ primary accomplishment, however, which is to have produced the most authoritative volume currently available on biodiversity monitoring.” (Biological Conservation,1 October 2014) “Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.” (Choice, 1 March 2014)Table of ContentsContributors xi Acknowledgements xv 1. Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation: Bridging the Gaps Between Global Commitment and Local Action 1Ben Collen, Nathalie Pettorelli, Jonathan E.M. Baillie and SarahM. Durant Part I Species-Based Indicators of Biodiversity Change 17 2. Tracking Change in National-Level Conservation Status: National Red Lists 19Ben Collen, Janine Griffiths, Yolan Friedmann, Jon Paul Rodriguez, Franklin Rojas-Suarez and Jonathan E.M. Baillie 3. TheWildlife Picture Index: A Biodiversity Indicator for Top Trophic Levels 45Timothy G. O'Brien and Margaret F. Kinnaird 4. Tracking Change in Abundance: The Living Planet Index 71Ben Collen, Louise McRae, Jonathan Loh, Stefanie Deinet, Adriana De Palma, Robyn Manley and Jonathan E.M. Baillie Part II Indicators of the Pressures on Biodiversity 95 5. Satellite Data-Based Indices to Monitor Land Use and Habitat Changes 97Nathalie Pettorelli 6. Indicators of Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity 120Wendy B. Foden, Georgina M. Mace and Stuart H.M. Butchart 7. Monitoring Trends in Biological Invasion, its Impact andPolicyResponses 138Piero Genovesi, Stuart H.M. Butchart, Melodie A. McGeoch and David B. Roy 8. Exploitation Indices: Developing Global and National Metrics of Wildlife Use and Trade 159Rosamunde E.A. Almond, Stuart H.M. Butchart, Thomasina E.E. Oldfield, Louise McRae and Steven de Bie 9. Personalized Measures of Consumption and Development in the Context of Biodiversity Conservation: Connecting the Ecological Footprint Calculation with the Human Footprint Map 189Eric W. Sanderson Part III The Next Generation of Biodiversity Indicators 211 10. Indicator Bats Program: A System for the Global Acoustic Monitoring of Bats 213Kate E. Jones, Jon A. Russ, Andriy-Taras Bashta, Zoltan Bilhari, Colin Catto, Istvan Csosz, Alexander Gorbachev, Peter Gyorfi, Alice Hughes, Igor Ivashkiv, Natalia Koryagina, Aniko Kurali, Steve Langton, Alanna Collen, Georgiana Margiean, Ivan Pandourski, Stuart Parsons, Igor Prokofev, Abigel Szodoray-Paradi, Farkas Szodoray-Paradi, Elena Tilova, Charlotte L. Walters, Aidan Weatherill and Oleg Zavarzin 11. Occupancy Methods for Conservation Management 248Darryl I. MacKenzie and James T. Reardon 12. Monitoring and Evaluating the Socioeconomic Impacts of Conservation Projects on Local Communities 265Katherine Homewood 13. Science to Policy Linkages for the Post-2010 Biodiversity Targets 291Georgina M. Mace, Charles Perrings, Philippe Le Prestre, Wolfgang Cramer, Sandra Diaz, Anne Larigauderie, Robert J. Scholes and Harold A. Mooney Part IV Biodiversity Monitoring in Practice 311 14. Building Sustainable National Monitoring Networks 313Sarah M. Durant 15. Monitoring in the Real World 335Julia P.G. Jones 16. Monitoring in UNDP-GEF Biodiversity Projects: Balancing Conservation Priorities, Financial Realities, and Scientific Rigour 348Sultana Bashir 17. Scaling Up or Down? LinkingGlobal and National Biodiversity Indicators and Reporting 402Philip Bubb 18. Conserving Biodiversity in a Target-Driven World 421Simon N. Stuart and Ben Collen Index 439

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Book SynopsisThrough a series of case studies from around the world, Capitalism and Conservation presents a critique of conservation s role as a central driver of global capitalism.Trade Review“This book is suitable for a range of audiences seeking a more in depth understanding of the pervasion of neoliberalism in conservation and the peripheral role of conservation to neoliberalism. It would be useful for politics, geography and tourism researchers while also being a potential pertinent resource for practitioners pursuing greater understanding of the processes. It is good value for money for these individuals.” (Economic Geography Research Group, 2012) Table of ContentsIntroduction: Capitalism and Conservation: The Production and Reproduction of Biodiversity Conservation 1Dan Brockington and Rosaleen Duffy 1 A Spectacular Eco-Tour around the Historic Bloc: Theorising the Convergence of Biodiversity Conservation and Capitalist Expansion 17Jim Igoe, Katja Neves and Dan Brockington 2 The Devil is in the (Bio)diversity: Private Sector “Engagement” and the Restructuring of Biodiversity Conservation 44Kenneth Iain MacDonald 3 The Conservationist Mode of Production and Conservation NGOs in sub-Saharan Africa 82Dan Brockington and Katherine Scholfield 4 Shifting Environmental Governance in a Neoliberal World: US AID for Conservation 108Catherine Corson 5 Disconnected Nature: The Scaling Up of African Wildlife Foundation and its Impacts on Biodiversity Conservation and Local Livelihoods 135Hassanali T. Sachedina 6 The Rich, the Powerful and the Endangered: Conservation Elites, Networks and the Dominican Republic 156George Holmes 7 Conservative Philanthropists, Royalty and Business Elites in Nature Conservation in Southern Africa 179Marja Spierenburg and Harry Wels 8 Protecting the Environment the Natural Way: Ethical Consumption and Commodity Fetishism 203James G. Carrier 9 Making the Market: Specialty Coffee, Generational Pitches, and Papua New Guinea 221Paige West 10 Cashing in on Cetourism: A Critical Ecological Engagement with Dominant E-NGO Discourses on Whaling, Cetacean Conservation, and Whale Watching 251Katja Neves 11 Neoliberalising Nature? Elephant-Back Tourism in Thailand and Botswana 274Rosaleen Duffy and Lorraine Moore 12 The Receiving End of Reform: Everyday Responses to Neoliberalisation in Southeastern Mexico 299Peter R.Wilshusen Index 332

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Book SynopsisNow designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu is the focus of Peru's tourism economy. Mark Rice's history of Machu Picchu in the twentieth century - from its discovery to today's travel boom - reveals how Machu Picchu was transformed into both a global travel destination and a powerful symbol of the Peruvian nation.

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Book SynopsisThe American South is famous for its astonishingly rich biodiversity. In this book, Georgann Eubanks takes a wondrous trek from Alabama to North Carolina to search out native plants that are endangered and wavering on the edge of erasure.

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