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A Passion for Birds. American Ornithology after Audubon

Door Jr. Barrow

Categorie
Algemeen Vogels
Boeknummer
#224853
Titel
A Passion for Birds. American Ornithology after Audubon
Auteur
Barrow, Jr., Mark V.
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
Princeton University Press
Jaar van uitgave
1998
ISBN10
0691044023
ISBN13
9780691044026
Taal
Engels
Samenvatting
This is a history of American ornithology, from the death of John James Audubon to World War II. The book shows how efforts to form a scientific community distinct from popular birders met with only partial success. The founding of the American Ornithologist's Union in 1883 and the subsequent expansion of formal educational and employment opportunities in ornithology marked important milestones in this campaign, Yet, by the middle of the 20th century, when ornithology had finally achieved ther status of a modern profession, its practitioners remained dependant on the services of birdwatchers and other amateur enthusiasts. Environmental issues are also discussed in the account as the author traces areas of both co-operation and conflict between ornithologists and wildlife conservationists.
Pagina's
326
Conditie
Goed — 1998 edition with green/red dust jacket
Prijs
€ 35,00

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