Conservation Social Science:
Understanding People, Conserving Biodiversity
Daniel C. Miller (Editor), Ivan R. Scales (Editor), Michael B. Mascia (Editor)
This groundbreaking book examines the essential contribution of the social sciences to understanding and conserving biodiversity across the globe.
Inger Andersen
Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) and Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme
Conservation Social Science is a key reference for the world community as we develop and implement the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework for 2030 and beyond. It invites us to draw from the deep history and new developments across the social sciences to develop innovative approaches to tackling one of the most urgent challenges of our time: conserving Earth's rich biological heritage while ensuring thriving human societies. It is now time for us to accept this invitation.
Morena Mills
Professor and Director, Masters in Conservation Science and Practice, Imperial College London
This book is essential reading as part of any Conservation Science master's program, providing students with foundational insights into how different social sciences contribute or can contribute to conservation. Engaging throughout, my students and I love it!
Lisa Naughton
Rubinstein Professor of Geography, University of Wisconsin, Madison
This book offers expert, clear guidance on the many ways social scientists engage in conservation. Especially useful is the concise overview of each discipline's epistemological and methodological traditions. This helps readers understand at a deeper, more interesting level how scholars formulate their questions and approach their research.
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