Exploiting the Wilderness : An Analysis of Wildlife Crime, Paperback by Warchol, Greg L., ISBN 1439913676, ISBN-13 9781439913673, Brand New, Free shipping in the US

Warchol, a professor of criminal justice at Northern Michigan University, introduces the field of wildlife crime by looking at its many parts, including conservation laws, offenders, and consumers. He explains that illegal ivory and animal trade is, unfortunately, a thriving business throughout East and Southern Africa and a worldwide problem. Of special note are the sections devoted to explaining the reasons why people purchase poached items, whether it be for medicinal purposes, decorative uses, or simple hubris. The text also does a good job of summarizing the history of poaching. Illustrations are included, as well as charts and quite a lot of interesting data. Th concludes by looking ahead to the future of conservation and protection. Annotation ©2018 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR ()