William Bill Adams: 3 books
Against Extinction
The Story of Conservation
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2013
'Conservation in the 21st century needs to be different and this book is a good indicator of why.' Bulletin of British Ecological Society Against Extinction tells the history of wildlife conservation from its roots in the 19th century, through the foundation of the Society for the Preservation of...
Decolonizing Nature
Strategies for Conservation in a Post-colonial Era
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2012
British imperialism was almost unparalleled in its historical and geographical reach, leaving a legacy of entrenched social transformation in nations and cultures in every part of the globe. Colonial annexation and government were based on an all-encompassing system that integrated and controlled...
Helen Matthews Lewis
Living Social Justice in Appalachia
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2012
Often referred to as the leader of inspiration in Appalachian studies, Helen Matthews Lewis linked scholarship with activism and encouraged deeper analysis of the region. Lewis shaped the field of Appalachian studies by emphasizing community participation and challenging traditional perceptions of...