An introduction to primate conservation

by Marshall, A. J., (Andrew J.) Wich, Serge A.

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This work provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art synthesis of research principles and applied management practices for primate conservation.

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Full title :An introduction to primate conservation / edited by Serge A. Wich, School of Natural Sciences and Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University, Andrew J. Marshall, Department of Anthropology, Program in the Environment, and School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan.

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This work provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art synthesis of research principles and applied management practices for primate conservation.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2016
Edition:First edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Oxford University Press
Place of Publication:Oxford
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2016

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Description:xvi, 302 pages : : illustrations, maps ; : 25 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780198703389, 0198703384, 9780198703396, 0198703392
oclc:ocn953575490
LC Classification:QL737.P9
Dewey Decimal:333.95/9816

List of contributors; 1. An introduction to primate conservation; Serge A. Wich and Andrew J. Marshall; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The primate order; 1.3 Threats to primates; 1.3.1 Habitat loss; 1.3.2 Habitat degradation; 1.3.3 Habitat fragmentation; 1.3.4 Drivers of habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation; 1.3.5 Hunting; 1.3.6 Disease; 1.3.7 Climate change; 1.3.8 Roads; 1.4 Approaches to primate conservation; 1.4.1 Protected areas; 1.4.2 Law enforcement; 1.4.3 Payments for ecosystem services; 1.5 Overview of the book; References; 2. Why conserve primates?

Andrew J. Marshall and Serge A. Wich2.1 A basic question; 2.2 Primates promote human health; 2.3 Primates provide benefits to local communities; 2.4 Primates serve key ecological functions; 2.5 Primates provide unique insights into human evolution; 2.6 Primates are of immense biological interest and importance; 2.7 Primates may promote conservation of other taxa; 2.8 Some primates are particularly susceptible to extinction; 2.9 Ethical arguments; 2.10 Complications; 2.10.1 Are primates special?; 2.10.2 Contradictions, complexities, and limitations; 2.10.3 Risky justifications

2.10.4 Opportunity costsReferences; 3. IUCN Red Lis…

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