Description: "Famous for their geographic isolation and high proportion of endemic species, the Galâapagos Islands have long been promoted as the premier destination for tourists and scientists seeking to escape humanity's impact on the world. While never dismissing the need to protect the Galâapagos, Paolo Bocci argues that addressing ecological deterioration requires being open to alternate means of recuperation. Viable Ecologies spotlights novel forms of coexistence based on mutual dependence, care, and long-term accountability. It broadens the scope of what conservation can - and should - look like"-- Provided by publisher.
Brief description: Paolo Bocci received his PhD in Anthropology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2017. This is his first book.
Review Quotes:
"Well documented and touching in his description of the human burden of misguided conservation efforts, Bocci provides a path to a new conservation philosophy grounded in reality."
-- "Choice Reviews"