Saving All the Parts : Reconciling Economics And The Endangered Species Act

Saving All the Parts is a journalists exploration of the intertwining of endangered species protection and the economic future of resource dependent communities - those with local economies based on fishing, logging, ranching, mining, and other resource intensive industries. Rocky Barker presents an insightful overview of current endangered species controversies and a comprehensive look at the wide-ranging implications of human activities.The book analyzes trends in natural resource management, land use planning, and economic development that can lead to a future where economic activity can be sustained without the loss of essential natural values. Throughout, Barker provides a thorough and balanced analysis of both the ecological and economic forces that affect the lives and livelihoods of the nations inhabitants - both human and animal. [Publisher's text]