Wildlife Ecology and Management (4th Edition) [Hardcover]

Eric Bolen (Author), William Laughlin Robinson (Author), Eric G. Bolen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0138404224 | ISBN-13: 978-0138404222 | Edition: 4

For sophomore/senior-level courses in Introduction to Wildlife Management found in Wildlife, Biology, or Zoology departments. This exceptionally comprehensive, single-source introduction to the art, science, theories, practices, and issues of wildlife management is ideal for students taking their first (or perhaps only) course in the subject. Bolen strikes a perfect balance of depth and accessibility providing a useful survey of the discipline.

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Featuring the most comprehensive coverage of any competing text, the new edition continues to expose students to the ecological principles, practices and prescriptions used to restore and manage wildlife and related natural resources. Throughout the text current wildlife management issues, as well as related resource and other environmental issues, are discussed at length. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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An exceptionally comprehensive introduction to the art, science, theories, practices, and issues of wildlife management. Features full-chapters on predators, urban wildlife, policy, water, soil, diseases, conservation biology. New information “boxes” highlight: key institutions dedicated to wildlife research and management; key people broadly involved with the development of conservation; and the day-to-day activities of research and management professionals.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 605 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 4 edition (July 2, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0138404224
• ISBN-13: 978-0138404222
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #821,826 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars good content, bad writing, May 15, 2008

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MK (maryland, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wildlife Ecology and Management (5th Edition) (Paperback)

This book has good, useful content, however I found the quality of Bolen's writing to be horrid. There were many run-ons, incomplete sentences, bad syntax and LONG sentences combining sometimes unrelated ideas. I know this isn't a grammar or English book, but his writing style made it difficult for me to read, not to mention understand what he's trying to say. I've read a good deal of textbooks, and many of them were much better written than this one. He also tries to write figuratively at times, and personally when I'm trying to learn, I don't care about figurative speech and just want the raw concept. Additionally, the text was swamped with examples (most of the academic ideas were in the forms of examples) and while examples help remember material, when they come one after another, and never end, it just creates confusion. If Mr. Bolen spent more time editing his material for grammar and comprehension rather than using "pretty" words, this would be a much better text. Otherwise, it was definitely not worth the $100-some it cost.

2.0 out of 5 stars restrictive writing, bad print, January 30, 2012

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This review is from: Wildlife Ecology and Management (5th Edition) (Paperback)

I received a book copy of poor print quality. I'll use the same phrase from another reviewer "The very first time I opened the book the pages started to fall out." The authors use unusual words from technical books of this area. This makes reading difficult for people who are not native English speakers. See the comment of another reviewer, "If Mr. Bolen spent more time editing his material is grammar and comprehension rather than using 'pretty' words, this would be a much better text." The vast majority of examples and theoretical focus are restricted to USA situations. I do not recommend the book to students of other nationalities who wish to know the theme "wildlife management" as a whole.

1.0 out of 5 stars Good content, bad book, January 30, 2012

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This review is from: Wildlife Ecology and Management (5th Edition) (Paperback)

The content of this book is good and well written; however, I have been very disappointed with the quality of the publishing. I purchased this book brand new from Amazon and received it in the plastic from the publisher. The very first time I opened the book the pages started to fall out. Now, three weeks into class, I am carrying around the book in a plastic bag to try to keep all of the pages in order and from getting completely destroyed. After paying an exorbitant price for this book in new condition, the very least I would expect was for the book to be properly bound. Now, I can only expect that I won't be able to resell it at the end of the semester.