Routledge Endangerment, Biodiversity and Culture - Routledge Environmental Humanities

Endangerment, Biodiversity and Culture explores how the concept of endangerment shapes our understanding of threatened species and cultural preservation. This Routledge Environmental Humanities volume examines the intersection of science, values, and practices surrounding endangered entities, moving beyond purely scientific approaches to include institutional knowledge, affective dimensions, and preservation strategies. The book investigates how identifying threats to extinction involves both data-driven evaluation and broader citizenship concerns, revealing the complex networks of concepts that underpin conservation efforts. By integrating environmental humanities perspectives, this work challenges conventional thinking about biodiversity protection and demonstrates how cultural, social, and emotional factors drive modern preservation initiatives alongside scientific methodology.