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OverviewDuring the past century, tropical rain forests have been reduced to about half of their original area, with a consequent loss of biodiversity. This book takes a close look at how this has happened and what the consequences may be, with an emphasis on those strategies that have proven successful in stemming the loss of plant and animal inhabitants. It describes the use of protected areas such as sacred groves, royal preserves, and today's national parks, which have long served to shield the delicate forest habitats for countless species. Although programs for protecting habitats are under increasing attack, this book argues that a system of protected areas must in fact be the cornerstone of all conservation strategies aimed at limiting the inevitable reduction of our planet's biodiversity. Written by leading experts with years of experience, the book integrates ecological, economic and political perspectives on how best to manage tropical forests and their inhabitants, throughout the world. In addition to conservationists, policy makers, and ecologists, the book will serve as a useful text in courses on tropical conservation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Randall Kramer (Associate Professor at the School of the Environment, Associate Professor at the School of the Environment) , Carel vanC. van Schaik (Professor in the Department of Biological Anthropology and Anatomy, Professor in the Department of Biological Anthropology and Anatomy) , Julie Johnson (Assistant Professor at the School of the Environment, Assistant Professor at the School of the Environment, all at Duke University)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 16.10cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.502kg ISBN: 9780195095548ISBN 10: 0195095545 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 27 March 1997 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1: Randall Kramer and Carel van Schaik: Preservation Paradigms and Tropical Rain Forests 2: John Terborgh and Carel van Schaik: Minimizing Species Loss: The Imperative of Protection 3: Kathy MacKinnon: One Minute to Midnight: Time to Fight to Conserve Biodiversity in Tropical Rain Forests 4: C. van Schaik, J. Terborgh, and Barbara Dugelby: The Silent Crisis: The State of Rain Forest Nature Preserves 5: Katrina Brandon: Policy and Practical Considerations in Land-Use Strategies for Biodiversity Conservation 6: Steven Sanderson and Kent Redford: Biodiversity Politics and the Contest for Ownership of the World's Biota 7: Marie Miranda and Sharon LaPalme: User Rights and Biodiversity Conservation 8: Randall Kramer and Narendra Sharma: Tropical Forest Biodiversity Protection: Who Pays and Why 9: Paul Ferraro and R. Kramer: Compensation and Economic Incentives: Reducing Pressure on Protected Areas 10: C. van Schaik and R. Kramer: Toward a New Protection ParadigmReviewsAn excellent summary of the status of conservation efforts to protect biodiversity and tropical forests. It contains particularly good discussions about traditional park preservation concepts and methods, and alternative concepts focused on sustainability and economic development, with the conclusion that protected parks, reserves, sanctuaries, and other areas remain an essential cornerstone of tropical forest and biodiversity conservation. . .Highly recommended. --Wildlife Activist This book is a well-researched overview of the current status of the tropical rainforest ecosystem and its chance of survival beyond the next century of anthopogenic impact. The chapters are well written and provide an excellent catalog of various conservation efforts worldwide; many examples provide important illustrations of how human nature can confound theoretically sound protection programs....Overall, a readable and informative work. --Choice Last Stand is the latest installment in a century-old debate between the philosophies of preservation and conservation. . . . [T]his book calls for a refreshing new brand of preservationism . . . one with ample allowance for political realities, local participation, and economic development. . . . The contributing authors are leading voices in international conservation, representing fields ranging from ecology and political science to economics and development sociology. . . . The book is well written and breaks considerable new ground . . . [It] provides a much needed wake-up call for the conservation community. . . . It shows that high levels of interest in biodiversity have not sufficiently translated into real protection. . . . [T]he book's main message is crystal clear--a system of large and well protected parks must still be the cornerstone of all conservation strategies aimed at limiting the inevitable reduction of the planet's biodiversity. --Conservation Biology <br> An excellent summary of the status of conservation efforts to protect biodiversity and tropical forests. It contains particularly good discussions about traditional park preservation concepts and methods, and alternative concepts focused on sustainability and economic development, with the conclusion that protected parks, reserves, sanctuaries, and other areas remain an essential cornerstone of tropical forest and biodiversity conservation. . .Highly recommended. --Wildlife Activist<br> This book is a well-researched overview of the current status of the tropical rainforest ecosystem and its chance of survival beyond the next century of anthopogenic impact. The chapters are well written and provide an excellent catalog of various conservation efforts worldwide; many examples provide important illustrations of how human nature can confound theoretically sound protection programs....Overall, a readable and informative work. --Choice<br> Last Stand is the latest installment in a cent An excellent summary of the status of conservation efforts to protect biodiversity and tropical forests. It contains particularly good discussions about traditional park preservation concepts and methods, and alternative concepts focused on sustainability and economic development, with the conclusion that protected parks, reserves, sanctuaries, and other areas remain an essential cornerstone of tropical forest and biodiversity conservation. . .Highly recommended. --Wildlife Activist<br> This book is a well-researched overview of the current status of the tropical rainforest ecosystem and its chance of survival beyond the next century of anthopogenic impact. The chapters are well written and provide an excellent catalog of various conservation efforts worldwide; many examples provide important illustrations of how human nature can confound theoretically sound protection programs....Overall, a readable and informative work. --Choice<br> Last Stand is the latest installment in a century-old debate between the philosophies of preservation and conservation. . . . [T]his book calls for a refreshing new brand of preservationism . . . one with ample allowance for political realities, local participation, and economic development. . . . The contributing authors are leading voices in international conservation, representing fields ranging from ecology and political science to economics and development sociology. . . . The book is well written and breaks considerable new ground . . . [It] provides a much needed wake-up call for the conservation community. . . . It shows that high levels of interest in biodiversity have not sufficiently translated into real protection. . . . [T]he book'smain message is crystal clear--a system of large and well protected parks must still be the cornerstone of all conservation strategies aimed at limiting the inevitable reduction of the planet's biodiversity. --Conservation Biology<br> '...Written by leading experts with years of experience, the book integrates ecological, economic and political perspectives on how best to manage tropical forest reserves and their biodiversity, throught the world. In addition to conservationists, policy matkers, and ecologists, educators will find this a useful text in courses on tropical conservation and policy.' Ethology, Ecology Evolution 10:95-103, 1998 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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