Culture, Conservation and Biodiversity: The Social Dimension of Linking Local Level Development and Conservation Through Protected Areas [Paperback]

Brian Furze (Author), Terry De Lacy (Author), James Birckhead (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1996 | ISBN-10: 0471949027 | ISBN-13: 978-0471949022 | Edition: 1

This book shows how an understanding of social science provides a framework for linking the complexities of local level development to the global economic, ecological, cultural and political frameworks. It focuses on conservation and development.

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This book shows how an understanding of social science provides a framework for linking the complexities of local level development to the global economic, ecological, cultural, and political frameworks. It focuses on providing development for an increasing world population while protecting the environment. Integrates various areas of social science including anthropology, sociology, and economics. Uses examples from Asia and Australia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 290 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (July 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471949027
• ISBN-13: 978-0471949022
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,490,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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