CONVERY, Ian, DAVIS, Peter, LLOYD, Karen, NEVIN, Owen T. and VAN MAANEN, Erwin (editors). The wolf: culture, nature, heritage. The Boydell Press, Woodbridge: 2023. xxiii, 407 pp; illustrated. Price £90 (hardback). ISBN 9781837650156.

Autor: Kitchener, Andrew C.
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Zdroj: Archives of Natural History; Oct2024, Vol. 51 Issue 2, p449-450, 2p
Abstrakt: "The Wolf: Culture, Nature, Heritage" edited by Ian Convery, Peter Davis, Karen Lloyd, Owen T. Nevin, and Erwin van Maanen delves into the multifaceted relationship between humans and the grey wolf, exploring its cultural, biological, and historical significance. The book is divided into sections that cover topics such as the human-wolf relationship, the taxonomy of the grey wolf, the impact of wolf depredations on livestock, and the return of wolf populations in North America and Eurasia. Through personal reflections and case studies, the book sheds light on the evolving perceptions of wolves and their potential future in various landscapes. [Extracted from the article]
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