Birds of South America

by Rodriguez Mata, Jorge R.

• ISBN13: 9780691126883
• ISBN10: 0691126887
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-25
• Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr

Summary

"Birds of South America Non-Passerines: Rheas to Woodpeckers features: first guide to nearly 1,300 species of non-passerines in South America; easy-to-use format; complements volumes on passerine birds; contains key identification features; more than 150 color illustrations; and 1,270+ maps."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

Francisco Erize is a well-known conservationist in Argentina and author or coauthor of numerous books on the wildlife of both Argentina and South America, including "The National Parks of Argentina and Other Natural Areas". His photographs have appeared in hundreds of publications. Jorge R. Rodriguez Mata is a freelance artist specializing in bird illustration. His work has appeared in a number of Argentine publications, and he is currently working on a definitive guide to the country's birds. Maurice Rumboll, also based in Argentina, is an environmentalist, bird-tour leader, and freelance writer. He is coauthor of "Birds of Southern South America and Antarctica" (Princeton).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
List of Abbreviations	p. xi
Prologue	p. 1
The Legitimacy Gap
Introduction	p. 9
The Legitimacy of Business	p. 21
Reactions, Responses, and Responsibilities
NGOs and the Attack: Critics, Watchdogs, and Collaborators	p. 45
The Corporate Response	p. 71
International Development Architecture	p. 90
The Emerging International Consensus	p. 117
Global Poverty Reduction and the Role of Big Business
The Options for Business Contributions	p. 137
A World Development Corporation	p. 155
Notes	p. 165
Bibliography	p. 177
Index	p. 185
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