Gaughen, Shasta, ed. Endangered Species.GAUGHEN, Shasta, ed. Endangered species endangered species, any plant or animal species whose ability to survive and reproduce has been jeopardized by human activities. In 1999 the U.S. government, in accordance with the U.S. . (Contemporary Issues Companion.) Greenhaven. 154p. bibliog. index. c2005. 0-7377-2455-2. $23.70 (20% discount for schools & libraries). SA This series provides anthologies of essays that examine social issues from various viewpoints. Introductions discuss the controversies involved, and each essay begins with information on the author and a brief summary of its content. An annotated list of organizations to contact is included at the end of the book. In this volume, the essays are organized under four main topics: the path to extinction, with articles on whether humans are primarily responsible and whether species can recover; the impact of the Endangered Species Act The federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (16 U.S.C.A. §§ 1531 et seq.) was enacted to protect animal and plant species from extinction by preserving the ecosystems in which they survive and by providing programs for their conservation. , with articles both pro and con PRO AND CON. For and against. For example, affidavits are taken pro and con. , some treating the scientific battle over the Klamath River Klamath River River, southern Oregon and northwestern California, U.S. Rising in Upper Klamath Lake just above Klamath Falls, Ore., it flows south and southwest for 250 mi (400 km) through the Klamath Mountains in California and empties into the Pacific Ocean. ; problems with endangered species conservation, such as whether parasitic species should be saved; and the fight to save endangered species, such as spectacled bears in Peru, ocelots in south Texas, and the return of the California condor. The authors range from journalists to biologists; the articles were originally published in magazines ranging from Science to National Wildlife to UNESCO Courier The UNESCO Courier is a monthly online magazine published by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO. The magazine is written journalistically and each issue looks into a single subject from different angles. over the last few years. This is a great resource for student researchers, and useful both for science and social studies classes. Paula Rohrlick, KLIATT |
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