While ecological and biophysical sciences have dominated the theory and practice of conservation, practitioners and researchers world-wide know that conservation initiatives have profound social impacts and consequences for local communities and cultures. This text offers students and practitioners an introduction to important methods, from ethnography and interviews to surveys and community mapping, always attending the imperatives of local control and community partnerships.
While ecological and biophysical sciences have dominated the theory and practice of conservation, practitioners and researchers world-wide know that c...