Students of conservation encounter some of the most complex issues on our planet. This title offers students and instructors an introduction to the relations between humans and nature; explorations of the threats to species and their habitats; and, 'novel solutions', where humanity and industry have made adjustments to protect the natural order.

The broad perspective of wildlife issues presented in this book make fascinating reading for professionals and non-professionals alike. The authors discuss the ecological impact of introduced species, wildlife rehabilitation, and nonindigenous species. They explain wildlife laws, and why they are failing to protect endangered species. Concrete examples of wildlife issues worldwide are given. This second edition has been re-organized to add focus on "The Evil Quartet" - the four principal causes of extinction - and new chapters on "A History of Wildlife in the U.S." and "Can Humans Manage Wildlife?" Fast becoming a standard textbook in the U.S. in college ecology curricula, the book has international appeal for all ecologists and convervationists worldwide. TOC:Wildlife laws.- Examples of wildlife issues.- What is wildlife?- Genetic diversity.- Origin and distribution of biodiversity.- The Evil Quartet: overexploitation, habitat fragmentation and destruction, introduced species, chains of extinction.- Harvesting of wildlife.- A history of wildlife in the U.S., Parts I and II.- National and international Issues. More international issues. An in-depth study of Irian Jaya. An in-depth case study of gorillas. Can humans manage wildlife? Novel solutions.