National Park Science: A Century of Research in South Africa

ISBN-13: 9781107191440 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 554 str.

Jane Carruthers

Opis

This book explains the changing philosophies and permutations in research and management of South Africa's national parks during the twentieth century.

Recenzje

'Emeritus Professor Jane Carruthers … has added to her impressive record of environmental history with a detailed scholarly analysis of the development of scientific study and the application of science to management within the national park and conservation sector in South Africa. … Both scientists and managers can learn much from this book.' Marc Hockings, Parks: The International Journal of Protected Areas and Conservation

Spis treści

Part I. Protecting, Preserving and Propagating, 1900 to 1960: 1. Overview; 2. Origins of conservation science until 1910; 3. Consolidating conservation 1910 to 1930; 4. An emerging science 1930 to 1960; Part II. Measuring, Monitoring and Manipulating, 1960s to 1990s: 5. Overview; 6. Biodiversity and new sciences; 7. Botany and beyond; 8. Zoology; Part III. Integration, Innovation and Internationalisation, 1990 to 2010: 9. Overview; 10. New thinking in conservation science; 11. The Kruger National Park; 12. Other national parks; 13. Conclusion.