In this thought-provoking work, author Edward P. Weber examines the values, policies, challenges, and approaches to endangered species conservation over the past 200 years. Using primary source documents and in-depth analysis of the issues, the reference tracks the evolution of species protection and conservation in the United States, and offers a brief look at global programs in the United States and other parts of the world. The book surveys how different countries are faring in protecting their plant and animal life, and considers which guidelines and programs hold the most promise for...
In this thought-provoking work, author Edward P. Weber examines the values, policies, challenges, and approaches to endangered species conservation...
A ""wicked problem"" is a problem that is impossible or difficult to solve because of incomplete, contradictory, and changing requirements. Classic examples include economic, environmental, and political issues. This collection focuses on contemporary environmental and natural resource policy issues, and proposes an assortment of alternative problem-solving methodologies to tackle such problems.
A ""wicked problem"" is a problem that is impossible or difficult to solve because of incomplete, contradictory, and changing requirements. Classic ex...