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How can we rethink anthropology beyond itself? In this book, twenty-one artists, anthropologists, and curators grapple with how anthropology has been formulated, thought, and practised?elsewhere? and?otherwise?. They do so by unfolding ethnographic case studies from Belgium, Fra…
How can we rethink anthropology beyond itself? In this book, twenty-one artists, anthropologists, and curators grapple with how anthropology has been formulated, thought, and practised 'elsewhere' and 'otherwise'. They do so by unfolding ethnographic case studies from Belgium, F…
This book is a guide for the identification of the indigenous forest trees of Uganda. It will be useful for those who wish to contribute towards the conservation of the forests or to plant indigenous trees. Information is provided on how to propagate and cultivate about 80 of th…
Funded by DSU Title III 2007-2012.
Integrated coastal and ocean management: concepts and practices
by Cicin-Sain, Biliana, Knecht, Robert W., Jang, Dosoo, Fisk, Gregory W., University of Delaware., Center for the Study of Marine Policy, University of Delaware., College of Marine Studies, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, Unesco
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"Climate change has shaped life in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Understanding the interactions between climate and biodiversity is a complex challenge to science. With contributions from 60 key researchers, this book examines the ongoing impact of climate c…
"The conservation of biodiversity is one of the most important issues facing the world today. In the new edition of this highly successful book, Malcolm Hunter and new coauthor James Gibbs offer a thorough introducing to the fascinating and important field of conservation biolog…
Attempts to halt the destruction of rain forests and other natural habitats in the tropics have met with little success. In particular, national parks, like those found in wealthy nations, have proven difficult to establish in Africa, Asia, and South and Central America. More of…
It has proved hard to establish national parks in Africa, Asia, and South and Central America, where inhabitants are resistant to change. This text explores the alternatives of integrated conservation and development projects & related initiatives.
"The development of international wildlife law has been one of the most significant exercises in international law-making during the last fifty years. This second edition of Lyster's International Wildlife Law coincides with both the UN Year of Biological Diversity and the twent…
Stone buildings and monuments from the cultural centres of many of the world's urban areas. Frequently these areas are prone to high levels of atmospheric pollution that promote a variety of aggressive stone decay processes. Because of this, stone decay is now widely recognized …