Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia

Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 362
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ISBN-10 : IND:30000113047991
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Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia by : Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia

"Publications of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia": v. 53, 1901, p. 788-794.

The Fauna of Sri Lanka

The Fauna of Sri Lanka
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Publisher : IUCN
Total Pages : 321
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ISBN-10 : 9789558177518
ISBN-13 : 9558177512
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis The Fauna of Sri Lanka by : Channa N. B. Bambaradeniya

North Carolina in Maps

North Carolina in Maps
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Publisher : North Carolina Division of Archives & History
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0865262578
ISBN-13 : 9780865262577
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis North Carolina in Maps by : William P. Cumming

Presents a detailed introduction to each of the following maps: White 1585 MS, White-DeBry 1590, Mercator-Hondius 1606, Comberford 1657 MS, Ogilby-Moxon ca. 1672, Moseley 1733, Collet 1770, Mouzon 1775, Price-Strother 1808, MacRae-Brazier 1833, Colton 1861, Bachmann 1861, U.S. Coast Survey 1865, Kerr-Cain 1882, and Post Route 1896.

Correction Lines

Correction Lines
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Publisher : Island Press
Total Pages : 313
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ISBN-10 : 9781597268547
ISBN-13 : 1597268542
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Correction Lines by : Curt Meine

The last fifteen years have been a period of dramatic change, both in the world at large and within the fields of ecology and conservation. The end of the Cold War, the dot-com boom and bust, the globalizing economy, and the attacks of September 11, among other events and trends, have reshaped our worldview and the political environment in which we find ourselves. At the same time, emerging knowledge, needs, and opportunities have led to a rapid evolution in our understanding of the scientific foundations and social context of conservation. Correction Lines is a new collection of essays from one of our most thoughtful and eloquent writers on conservation, putting these recent changes into perspective and exploring the questions they raise about the past, present, and future of the conservation movement. The essays explore interrelated themes: the relationship between biological and social dimensions; the historic tension between utilitarian and preservationist approaches; the integration of varied cultural perspectives; the enduring legacy of Aldo Leopold; the contrasts and continuities between conservation and environmentalism; the importance of political reform; and the need to "retool" conservation to address twentyfirst-century realities. Collectively the essays assert that we have reached a critical juncture in conservation—a "correction line" of sorts. Correction Lines argues that we need a more coherent and comprehensive account of the past if we are to understand our present circumstances and move forward under unprecedented conditions. Meine brings together a deep sense of history with powerful language and compelling imagery, yielding new insights into the origins and development of contemporary conservation. Correction Lines will help us think more clearly about the forces that have changed, and are changing, conservation, and inspire us to address current realities and future needs.