Fauna Silvestre de México: Aspectos Históricos de Su Gestión y Conservación [Wildlife of Mexico: Historical Aspects of Its Management and Conservation]

By: Óscar Gustavo Retana Guiascón(Author)

211 pages, illustrations

Publisher: Fondo de Cultura Economica

Fauna Silvestre de México: Aspectos Históricos de Su Gestión y Conservación [Wildlife of Mexico: Historical Aspects of Its Management and Conservation]

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ISBN: 9789681681227 Paperback Jul 2008 Not in stock: Usually dispatched within 2-4 weeks
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Language: Spanish

In Mexico, the native fauna inspired the development of many pre-Hispanic civilizations. Since colonial times, the diversity and abundance of nature seemed inexhaustible, and thus encouraged the continued tapping of its resources. This work documents conservation efforts throughout history as a tool to revisit the question of Mexico's natural resources as renewable, natural capital.

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En México, la fauna silvestre impulsó el establecimiento y desarrollo de las civilizaciones prehispánicas. La gran diversidad de especies y la abundancia de sus poblaciones motivaron a que a partir de la época colonial, se considerara que la fauna era ina