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Survival or Extinction? - by Bridget Martin (Hardcover)
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- Written with passion for anyone interested in seeing an end to the illegal trade in elephant ivory and rhino horn, this book shows how, by working together, people all over the world who care about these animals are gradually bringing about change for the better.
- About the Author: Bridget Martin is Senior Lecturer in Law Emeritus at Lancashire Law School, University of Central Lancashire.
- 582 Pages
- Nature, Environmental Conservation & Protection
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Written with passion for anyone interested in seeing an end to the illegal trade in elephant ivory and rhino horn, this book shows how, by working together, people all over the world who care about these animals are gradually bringing about change for the better. It takes an overview of how the current situation came to pass by exploring poaching and its devastating consequences and the pivotal role of organized crime. The discussion of how matters are starting to improve covers the investigation and monitoring of ivory markets, sustainable uses and the key role of local communities.Enforcement of the law is vital in this story. Enter the enforcers, the technology they use to defeat the poachers and the evidence they require to prosecute offenders. Cases, some deeply shocking, are included, as well as a number of fascinating case studies, while the exploits of organized crime gangs make lively, as well as disturbing reading. Throughout the message is clear. We can and must save these animals from extinction.From the Back Cover
Written with passion for anyone interested in seeing an end to the illegal trade in elephant ivory and rhino horn, this book shows how, by working together, people all over the world who care about these animals are gradually bringing about change for the better. It takes an overview of how the current situation came to pass by exploring poaching and its devastating consequences and the pivotal role of organized crime. The discussion of how matters are starting to improve covers the investigation and monitoring of ivory markets, sustainable uses and the key role of local communities.Enforcement of the law is vital in this story. Enter the enforcers, the technology they use to defeat the poachers and the evidence they require to prosecute offenders. Cases, some deeply shocking, are included, as well as a number of fascinating case studies, while the exploits of organized crime gangs make lively, as well as disturbing reading. Throughout the message is clear. We can and must save these animals from extinction.About the Author
Bridget Martin is Senior Lecturer in Law Emeritus at Lancashire Law School, University of Central Lancashire. Having a passion for the natural environment, Bridget spent many happy years teaching Wildlife Law and Environmental Law to students from a number of disciplines. She has also written many articles on the protection of wildlife. Survival or Extinction began as an article, but grew, and grew, until it eventually morphed into a book.Dimensions (Overall): 9.39 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inches (W) x 1.38 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 582
Genre: Nature
Sub-Genre: Environmental Conservation & Protection
Publisher: Springer
Format: Hardcover
Author: Bridget Martin
Language: English
Street Date: May 14, 2019
TCIN: 1007267128
UPC: 9783030132927
Item Number (DPCI): 247-31-6092
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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