"The rate at which the planet is losing its biodiversity, the implications of this loss, and possible remedies are the subject of much public and academic debate. This book shows how biodiversity can be protected through the involvement of local communities. The authors suggest that strict protection of threatened areas must be combined with involvement by local economies and societies. The book examines the experience of regions around the world where this approach has been tried, drawing upon the insights of political scientists, economists and social psychologists. This book offers a unique study of how local communities can be involved in the preservation of biodiversity, with cases studies from around the world Publication will be in time for the lead up to the 10th anniversary of the Rio Convention on Biodiversity Contributors include leading political scientists, economists and ecologists, and their insights are of interest to general readers and professionals as well as to academic researchers, " -- Página web editoria

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