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Conserving Natural Value (perspectives In Biological Diversity) by Holmes Rolston, III is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Conserving Natural Value (perspectives In Biological Diversity) about?
An eloquent introduction to the ethical and philosophical values at stake in biological conservation, this book familiarizes readers with the general issues and possible solutions to the problems societies face in simultaneously conserving nature and promoting culture. <p><i>-This is an introduction to the ethical questions involved in biological conservation. . . . The book includes case studies on the spotted owl, the sale of elephant ivory, research in zoos, hybrid animals, and animal welfare.</i> -World Conservation Union</p>
Who reads Conserving Natural Value (perspectives In Biological Diversity)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Holmes Rolston, III
- Publisher
- New York: Columbia University Press
- Published
- 1994
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780231079006
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Economics, Science, Philosophy
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