Description
Book SynopsisEdited by three leading experts in wildlife management, this book explores the interface of humans with wildlife and their sometimes complementary, often conflicting, interests. It contains well-researched chapters which address conservation, wildlife use, and the psychological and philosophical underpinnings of wildlife management.
Trade ReviewAny college-level collection strong in conservation and resource management as well as wildlife issues will find this an important work. Midwest Book Review We recognize, thank and praise the outstanding unique and innovative work of the three editors... who planned this book, organized the contributors' material, and presented it skillfully in this major research effort. -- Deekay Daulat Biz India Magazine Though the focus is wildlife, this lucid and comprehensive work on 'human dimensions' would be a handy reference for any land or natural resources manager. Choice
Table of ContentsPreface
Acknowledgments
List of Contributors
Part I: Overview of Fundamental Concepts
1. Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management
2. Governance of Wildlife Resources
3. Stakeholders as Beneficiaries of Wildlife Management
Part II: Social Science Considerations
4. Social Psychological Considerations in Wildlife Management
5. Sociological Considerations in Wildlife Management
6. Economic Considerations in Wildlife Management
Part III: The Management Process
7. Wildlife Management as a Process within a System
8. Decision Making in Wildlife Management
Part IV: Human Dimensions Methods and Skills
9. Planning a Human Dimensions Inquiry
10. Methods of Human Dimensions Inquiry
11. Stakeholder Engagement in Wildlife Management
12. Communication for Effective Wildlife Management
Part V: Human Dimensions Applications
13. Human Dimensions of Abundant Wildlife Management
14. Human Dimensions of Scarce Wildlife Management
15. Human Dimensions of Wildlife Use Management
Part VI: Professional Considerations for the Future
16. Environmental Ethics for Wildlife Management
17. Continuing Your Education in Human Dimensions
18. Adaptive Value of Human Dimensions for Wildlife Management
Appendix: Scientific Names
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
