Wildlife ethics : the ethics of wildlife management and conservation

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Title:

Author:

Palmer, Clare, 1967- author.

ISBN:

9781119611264

9781119611295

9781119611332

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 288 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).

Series:

UFAW animal welfare series

UFAW animal welfare series.

Contents:

Part 1. The theory of wildlife ethics. Introduction -- Valuing wildlife -- The value of wildness and ecosystems -- The value of species and biodiversity -- Valuing wild animals as individuals -- The role of ethical theories -- Wildlife management and conservation models -- Recent movements in wildlife management -- Moral disagreement about wildlife -- Part 2.The practice of wildlife ethics - case studies. Conservation via commodification : a legal trade in rhino horn? -- Hyperabundant native species : deer in the suburbs -- "Invasive" animals : predator free New Zealand -- Indigenous wildlife use : whaling and the Makah people -- Ex situ conservation : the giant panda -- Wildlife research : toe-clipping -- Zoonotic disease : bad bats? -- The cost of green energy : wildlife and wind power -- Climate change interventions : feeding polar bears? -- Conclusion: Wildlife ethics - the future.

Abstract:

"Wildlife Ethics is the first systematic, book-length discussion of the ethics of wildlife conservation and management, and examines the key ethical questions and controversies. Tackling both theory and practice, the text is divided into two parts. The first describes key concepts, ethical theories, and management models relating to wildlife; the second puts these concepts, theories, and models to work, illustrating their significance through detailed case studies on controversies in wildlife management and conservation. The book explores pressing topics including human responsibilities due to climate change, tradeoffs when managing zoonotic disease risks, the ethics of the wildlife trade, culling non-native species, indigenous wildlife use, and zoo-based conservation programs. Readers are encouraged to explore different ways of valuing wild animals and their practical implications."-- Provided by publisher.

Local Note:

John Wiley and Sons

Subject Term:

Wildlife management -- Moral and ethical aspects.

Wildlife conservation -- Moral and ethical aspects.

Faune -- Protection -- Aspect moral.

Veterinary Medicine.

MEDICAL.

Wildlife conservation -- Moral and ethical aspects

Wildlife management -- Moral and ethical aspects

Genre:

Electronic books.