- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: I. B. Tauris (September 22, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 185043946X
- ISBN-13: 978-1850439462
- Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7 x 1.3 inches
Review
“This book is the logical starting point for any English-speaker interested in the fauna of Iran, whether an experienced scientist or an ecotraveller contemplating a visit to Iran.”–Steven C. Andersen, University of the Pacific
“Firouz’s generous contribution to future generations of naturalists is a legacy of inestimable value, and its publication is a fitting recognition of his tireless efforts on behalf of the fauna of his country.”–David Challinor, Senior Scientist Emeritus, Smithsonian Institute
Product Description
This prize-winning book is the most comprehensive work to date on the fauna of Iran, now available for the first time to an English-speaking readership. Despite the emergence of a conservation movement in the 1960s and 70s, the last quarter century has witnessed continuing environmental degradation and the destruction of natural habitats in Iran. The position of a number of species unique to Iran, such as the Asiatic cheetah, is critical. More than a source of scientific knowledge, this book also alerts the public to an environmental situation which is becoming increasingly imperilled.
Book Description
This prize-winning book is the most comprehensive work to date on the fauna of Iran, now available for the first time to an English-speaking readership. Despite the emergence of a conservation movement in the 1960s and 70s, the last quarter century has witnessed continuing environmental degradation and the destruction of natural habitats in Iran. The position of a number of species unique to Iran, such as the Asiatic cheetah, is critical. More than a source of scientific knowledge, this book also alerts the public to an environmental situation which is becoming increasingly imperilled.
About the Author
Eskandar Firouz is a former Director of the Department of the Environment in Iran. He has been Vice President of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, and held the same position at the Stockholm Conference on the Environment.
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