Product Description

The story of conservation from its origins in 1903, when the Society for the Preservation of Wild Fauna of the Empire was founded in London, to the present day, in which it has become a huge international enterprise. Yet, it is not simply an account of what happened, but rather, "why" it happened. The book explores the big questions and ideas that have driven conservation for a century. How can the diversity of life be maintained as human demands upon the planet expand, seemingly without end? How can we reconcile preservation with human rights and the development needs of the poor? Is conservation something which needs to be imposed on people, or is it only something which emerges from people's free choice?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #506242 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Customer Reviews

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A fascinting book. Great for anyone interested in how conservation has developed over the past century. Great for students and researchers with an interest in conservation. Adams writes in a clear and compelling way.