Problems in Management of Locally Abundant Wild Mammals edited by Peter A. Jewell & Sidney Holt

Problems in Management of Locally Abundant Wild Mammals is a significant and increasingly sought-after academic reference work dealing with wildlife population dynamics, conservation policy, mammal ecology, and ethical wildlife management practices. Edited by Peter A. Jewell and Sidney Holt, with Donna Hart as Associate Editor, this 1981 publication was issued by Academic Press following a major international workshop examining the need for, and alternatives to, the culling of wild animals.

Problems in Management of Locally Abundant Wild Mammals brings together expert contributions from conservationists, zoologists, ecologists, animal welfare specialists, and wildlife managers. Topics explored include overpopulation of wild mammals, habitat pressure, ecological balance, conservation ethics, wildlife control strategies, and the scientific management of mammal populations in both protected and human-impacted environments. The proceedings reflect an important moment in the evolution of modern conservation thinking, particularly as debates around culling, humane wildlife management, and ecological sustainability became increasingly prominent internationally.

Problems in Management of Locally Abundant Wild Mammals is especially valuable for collectors and researchers interested in wildlife conservation history, mammalogy, environmental science, zoology, and animal welfare policy. It also appeals to academic institutions, natural history enthusiasts, and those building collections focused on conservation and ecological studies. The distinctive grey cloth boards with red titling and wildlife illustration give the book strong shelf presence and period academic character.

Problems in Management of Locally Abundant Wild Mammals is a solid and increasingly uncommon title from the early 1980s conservation movement, this work remains relevant for understanding historical and scientific approaches to wildlife management and ecological policy development.

Condition – Very Good

1981 hardcover in very good condition. Grey cloth boards with red text and brown wildlife illustration show some general wear and handling marks. Internally clean overall, with prior ownership inscriptions in ink to the endpaper and title page. Binding remains solid and the text block is well preserved.