Viable Ecologies

"Famous for their geographic isolation and high proportion of endemic species, the Galâapagos Islands have long been promoted as the premier destination for tourists and scientists seeking to escape humanity's impact on the world. While never dismissing the need to protect the Galâapagos, Paolo Bocci argues that addressing ecological deterioration requires being open to alternate means of recuperation. Viable Ecologies spotlights novel forms of coexistence based on mutual dependence, care, and long-term accountability. It broadens the scope of what conservation can - and should - look like"--