Overview

The first book to address the challenges and opportunities for women, especially from underrepresented communities, in wildlife professions. Women in Wildlife Science is dedicated to the work of promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in wildlife conservation and management. Editors Carol L. Chambers and Kerry L. Nicholson collaborate with a diverse team of authors to analyze the status and celebrate the achievements of women in wildlife science. They share proven models and propose new methods to increase the inclusion of women in wildlife professions based on an intersectional framework. Centering perspectives from LGBTQ+ people, women of color, and members of other marginalized communities, this is a groundbreaking and vitally important resource. Covering academic and professional spheres, Women in Wildlife Science draws on enlightening personal stories and peer-reviewed scientific literature unavailable anywhere else to explain the challenges women face in the field of wildlife conservation and management. The contributors tackle pivotal issues, from recruitment into academic programs to hiring practices and ways to support career advancement in federal, state, local, tribal, and private sectors. Each chapter includes practical advice and original exercises constructed to help administrators, educators, managers, allies, and mentors move intentions into action. This pragmatic guide will help to ensure a more diverse, just, and equitable future for a workforce dedicated to preserving wildlife and the whole of the natural world.

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Author:   Carol L. Chambers (Northern Arizona University) ,  Kerry L. Nicholson (Alaska Dept of Fish and Game)
Publisher:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.975kg
ISBN:  

9781421445021

ISBN 10:   1421445026
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   27 December 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Part I. Breaking Ground and Presenting Facts: Acknowledging the Past and Defining Present Challenges Chapter 1. The Importance of Diversity Chapter 2. Trailblazers: Women Who Forged a Path in Wildlife History Chapter 3. Who Are We Now? Shaping the Future Generations of the Wildlife Profession Chapter 4. Personal and Institutional Barriers to Success: Challenges and Solutions for Women Chapter 5. Creating an Equitable Environment: Learning from a River Part II. Diverse Perspectives and Practical Acts: Listening and Learning for an Inclusive and Equitable Future Chapter 6. Perspectives of Native Women in Wildlife: Building a Diverse Future Chapter 7. Women of Color in Wildlife: Stories of Support and Setbacks Chapter 8. Breaking the Binary: LGBTQ+ Wildlifer Perspectives Chapter 9. Intergenerational Insight: #MeetTheMillennials Chapter 10. Multi-scale Approaches to Increase Inclusion Chapter 11. The Responsibilities of Men in Supporting Women Chapter 12. Melting the Iceberg Chapter 13. Looking toward the Future Acknowledgments Contributors Index

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Women in Wildlife Science is a groundbreaking explanation and toolbox that inspires allyship within an increasingly multicultural field, which was once historically restricted to white men. —Journal of Wildlife Management

Author Information

Carol L. Chambers is a professor of wildlife ecology in the School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University and past president of The Wildlife Society. Kerry L. Nicholson is a research wildlife biologist in the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

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