Birds of empire, birds of nation : a history of science, economy, and conservation in United States-Colombia relations

Birds of empire, birds of nation : a history of science, economy, and conservation in United States-Colombia relations
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Publisher : Ediciones Uniandes-Universidad de los Andes
Total Pages : 200
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ISBN-10 : 9789586957960
ISBN-13 : 9586957969
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Book Synopsis Birds of empire, birds of nation : a history of science, economy, and conservation in United States-Colombia relations by : Quintero Toro, Camilo

Download or read book Birds of empire, birds of nation : a history of science, economy, and conservation in United States-Colombia relations written by Quintero Toro, Camilo and published by Ediciones Uniandes-Universidad de los Andes. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reveals the history behind the trade of Colombian birds as a means of comprehending the scientific, economic and environmental relations between the United States and Colombia from the 1880s to the 1960s. Through the study of the feather trade, scientific expeditions, scientific communities and nature conservation, the author brings to light how international relations and national agendas shaped the study and perception of nature in both countries during those years.


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