Imperial Lion - Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management in Central Africa

This book outlines the main concepts which wildlife managers use in Central Africa. It describes the processes by which "traditional" wildlife resource processes and the human behavior that sustained them lapsed under the impact of commerce and state-sponsored initiatives.

List of contents

Preface -- Introduction -- Human Dimensions in Wildlife Management: A Conceptual Framework -- The Transformation of a Central African Landscape -- Local Resources Under a Lineage Management System -- Wildlife Resources Under Colonial and Bureaucratic States -- A Conclusion That May be a Beginning -- Common (English) and Scientific Names of Wild Mammals Mentioned in the Text -- Summary of Events Relating to Wildlife Cropping in Luangwa Valley, 1934-1972 -- Location of National Parks in Zambia and Their Approximate Areas -- Location and Sizes of Declared Game Management Areas in Zambia

About the author

Dr. Marks is chairman of the Department of Anthropology and Environmental Studies at St. Andrews Presbyterian College and consultant to the Agency for International Development and to the UN Food and Agricultural Organization.

Summary

This book outlines the main concepts which wildlife managers use in Central Africa. It describes the processes by which "traditional" wildlife resource processes and the human behavior that sustained them lapsed under the impact of commerce and state-sponsored initiatives.

Product details

• Authors: Stuart A Marks
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.09.2019
• EAN: 9780367293017
• ISBN: 978-0-367-29301-7
• No. of pages: 212
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, Conservation of wildlife & habitats, Environmental Management, Central Africa, Conservation of wildlife and habitats, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies