An introduction to primate conservation

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

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

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Title Statements

Full title :An introduction to primate conservation / edited by Serge A. Wich, Andrew J. Marshall.

Summary

This book 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

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (xvi, 302 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780191824067, 0191824062, 9780191008504, 0191008508
oclc:ocn957614778
LC Classification:QL737.P9
Dewey Decimal:639.97/98

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…