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OverviewThe second edition of Tigers of the World explores tiger biology, ecology, conservation, management, and the science and technology that make this possible. In 1988 when the first edition was published, tiger conservation was still in its infancy, and two decades later there has been a revolution not only in what is known, but how information about tigers is obtained and disseminated. In the fast changing world of conservation there is a great need to summarize the vast and current state-of-the-art, to put this into historical perspective, and to speculate in what yet remains to be done. Tigers of the World, 2nd Edition fulfills this need by bringing together in a unique way the world's leading tiger experts into one volume. Despite the challenges ahead, there are bright spots in this story, and lessons aplenty not only for tiger specialists but large carnivore specialists, conservation biologists, wildlife managers, natural resource policy makers, and most importantly the caring public. It is through broad public understanding and support - in Asia, North America, and Europe - that will have the greatest impact on tigers over the long term.With this in mind, the book is novel in its presentation of information using images, indigenous art and poetry, anecdotes, maps and other images to engage and inform. Side bars and text boxes focus on important concepts and debates and help to balance different perspectives and opinions. There is no other book which equally benefits both the scientific and general audiences. *The epicenter of the global debate over nature conservation and economic development is Asia, and the tiger is the most dominant and most emblematic species in this debate. *The survival of the tiger hinges on policy in India, China and other Asian countries where tiger habitat is found. This is a critical look at current policies and contains suggestions from authors living and working in these locations. *Comprehensive look at the past twenty years with contributions from the most highly referenced (in the literature) authors of the past three decades. *Excellent opportunity for upper-level and graduate courses in conservation biology, wildlife management, and veterinary programs. *Closest competition is an outdated 1999 title (Riding the Tiger Cambridge University Press) Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ronald Tilson (Conservation Department, Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, MN) , Philip J. Nyhus (Environmental Studies Program, Colby College, Waterville, Maine, USA)Publisher: William Andrew Publishing Imprint: William Andrew Publishing Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 19.10cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 1.420kg ISBN: 9780815515708ISBN 10: 0815515707 Pages: 552 Publication Date: 21 January 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Current Knowledge of Wild Tigers 2. The Evolution of Tiger Extinction 3. What is a Tiger? 4. The Evolution and Taxonomy of Tigers 5. The Conservation and Management of Tigers 6. Tigers and Landscapes 7. Tigers and Conflict 8. Tigers and Trade 9. Tigers and the Future: Reintroducing Tigers and Restoring Tiger Habitat 10. Tools for Tiger Research and Conservation 11. Research and Monitoring: Field Methods for Tiger Conservation Biology 12. Recruiting, Training, and Inserting Anti-Poaching Teams 13. Linking People, Tigers, and Livelihoods 14. Techniques for Identifying and Managing the Trade in Tiger Parts 15. Regional Reviews: Science, Conservation, and Politics 16. Amur Tigers and the Russian Far East 17. Bengal Tigers and the Indian Subcontinent 18. Indochinese Tigers and Indochina 19. South China Tiger 20. Sumatran Tigers and Indonesia 21. Captive Tigers 22. Caring for Tigers in Captivity 23. Understanding Genetic and Demographic Management of Captive Tigers 24. Tigers in the BackyardReviewsRon Tilson, director of conservation at Minnesota Zoo, co-author of a new edition of the encyclopedic Tigers of the World and, with decades of fieldwork in Asia's tiger habitats under his belt, [is] an authority - maybe the authority - on our most endangered big cat. - Tale of the Cat by Andrew Marshall (Time magazine) An excellent follow-up to the 1987 publication. The 102 contributors represent a broad panel of distinguished international researchers. [E]ach chapter's terminology and research descriptions are layperson-friendly. There is very little repetition between the two editions; the first focused heavily on tigers in captivity, while the second emphasizes wild tiger conservation, history, economics, and political battles. Highly recommended. Academic, general, and professional audiences, all levels. -- CHOICE Author InformationPhilip Nyhus is the Director of the Environmental Studies Program at Colby College in Maine, Maine, US. His interdisciplinary research bridges the natural and social sciences to address human interactions with the environment, including endangered species conservation and recovery, human-wildlife conflict, large landscape conservation, and spatial modelling. He is co-editor of Tigers of the World: The Science, Politics and Conservation of Panthera tigris (2010). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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