Download or read book The Anthropology of Conservation NGOs written by Peter Bille Larsen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-08-30 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores how NGOs have been influential in shaping global biodiversity, conservation policy, and practice. It encapsulates a growing body of literature that has questioned the mandates, roles, and effectiveness of these organizations–and the critique of these critics. This volume seeks to nurture an open conversation about contemporary NGO practices through analysis and engagement.