Until now, the research of applied zooarchaeologists has not had a significant impact on the work of conservation scientists. This book is designed to show how

During the last two decades, zooarchaeologists have increasingly focused aspects of their work on conservation biology. Zooarchaeological data represent an empi

During the last two decades, zooarchaeologists have increasingly focused aspects of their work on conservation biology. Zooarchaeological data represent an empi

Argues that conservation biology cannot afford to ignore zooarchaeological research and that we can learn important lessons by examining long-term human and non

In the face of ever-declining biodiversity, zoos have a major role to play in species conservation. Written by professionals involved in in situ conservation an