Our Islands, Our Selves A History Of Conservation In New Zealand

Beginning his history in antiquity, David Young follows the development of the New Zealand's conservationism from its first inhabitants to its "quarry economy" to its current problems of erosion, flooding, predator proliferation, and the loss of habitat and species. Throughout the volume, Young, the author of several books and essays about history and the environment, emphasises conservation's cultural origins. The text is beautifully illustrated with photographs of exotic flora and fauna, sketches, and portraits of conservation leaders.Young, David is the author of 'Our Islands, Our Selves A History Of Conservation In New Zealand', published 2004 under ISBN 9781877276941 and ISBN 1877276944.