Evolution and the Human-Animal Drive to Conflict 1st Edition

Evolution and the Human-Animal Drive to Conflict (1st Edition) by Jorge A. Colombo confronts one of the most pressing issues at the intersection of biology, society, and policy: why humans and animals clash, and how evolutionary forces shape those conflicts. This compelling volume opens with a clear, evidence-based lens that reframes human-wildlife encounters as outcomes of deep-rooted behavioral drives, ecological change, and social systems.

Drawing on evolutionary theory, behavioral ecology, and real-world case studies, Colombo guides readers through the mechanisms that provoke confrontation—from competition for resources and territorial instincts to cultural practices that amplify risk. The narrative balances scholarly rigor with accessible language, making complex concepts resonant for academics, conservationists, land managers, and informed citizens alike.

Readers will gain practical insight into conflict prediction, mitigation strategies, and policy implications relevant across urban, rural, and protected landscapes around the globe. Whether your focus is wildlife management, environmental policy, anthropology, or community planning, this book equips you with frameworks to assess causes and design humane, science-based responses.

Engaging, timely, and thoughtfully argued, Evolution and the Human-Animal Drive to Conflict is an essential resource for anyone tackling human-animal relations in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, or Asia. Add this 1st edition to your professional library to deepen understanding, inform practice, and help shape strategies that reduce conflict while promoting coexistence.

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