""This passionate, well-researched book makes a compelling case for a paradigm shift in conservation practice. It explores new policies and practices, which off

Wildlife conservation and other environmental protection projects can have tremendous impact on the lives and livelihoods of the often mobile, difficult-to-reac

Conventional approaches to managing protected areas have often seen people and nature as separate entities. They preclude human communities from using natural r

Cultural and spiritual bonds with ‘nature’ are among the strongest motivators for nature conservation; yet they are seldom taken into account in the governa