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‘The series is an amazing achievement’
The Times Literary Supplement
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‘The series is an amazing achievement’
The Times Literary Supplement
‘The books are glorious to own’
Independent
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The book contains the very latest research on this fascinating animal. It is full of interesting facts and it is superbly illustrated throughout. There is no comparable book currently in print. I highy recommend it.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By David Sewell
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
It is 14 years since the last comparable book on badgers (Neal and Cheeseman, 1996) was published, and that this one is considerably larger reflects the great amount of research that has been carried out since that time. The book is divided into ten chapters, plus an appendix on how to survey for the species. The issue of badger culling is not avoided, indeed badgers and bovine TB gets a whole chapter to itself. The author manages to explain the pros and cons of the various approaches. For example, innoculating cows is obviously easier than innoculating badgers, but available vaccines are more effective on badgers than they are on cows.
Many years ago the New Naturalist series included a second series of monographs on single species. A book on badgers was the first of the monographs, just as the species is the first to get a book to itself in the main series. If further books on a single species can keep up this high standard I am sure that 'Badger' will not be the last time the publishers take this approach.
Many years ago the New Naturalist series included a second series of monographs on single species. A book on badgers was the first of the monographs, just as the species is the first to get a book to itself in the main series. If further books on a single species can keep up this high standard I am sure that 'Badger' will not be the last time the publishers take this approach.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By moonraker
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I approached this book not as a mammal specialist but out of a layman's curiosity, because, judging by the amount of sign visible, Badgers are common around my home and I thus wanted to know something of their lifestyle.
Professor Roper has skilfully synthesized a large amount of research and turned it into a clearly written and fascinating book. All aspects of the Badger's natural history (including such subjects as classification and diet/foraging behaviour) are clearly presented, while the final (tenth) chapter discusses the thorny issues of bovine TB and Badger culling. There is even an appendix on how to survey Badgers.
My only criticism concerns the Bibliography (though it's a criticism which to some may seem picky). For those books or papers with more than two authors, only the lead author is listed (thus for three or more it would be e.g. `Roper et al.'). For anyone interested in doing their own research, it would be much more useful to have all references listed in full.
In short, if you have any interest in Badgers or the natural history of the countryside, buy this book.
Professor Roper has skilfully synthesized a large amount of research and turned it into a clearly written and fascinating book. All aspects of the Badger's natural history (including such subjects as classification and diet/foraging behaviour) are clearly presented, while the final (tenth) chapter discusses the thorny issues of bovine TB and Badger culling. There is even an appendix on how to survey Badgers.
My only criticism concerns the Bibliography (though it's a criticism which to some may seem picky). For those books or papers with more than two authors, only the lead author is listed (thus for three or more it would be e.g. `Roper et al.'). For anyone interested in doing their own research, it would be much more useful to have all references listed in full.
In short, if you have any interest in Badgers or the natural history of the countryside, buy this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
A complete book
This is a real reference in the world of Badgers' knowledge!
Well written, good explanations and easily readable. Read more
Well written, good explanations and easily readable. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Gaet
4.0 out of 5 stars
A fine piece of work
This is a really excellent work, covering almost every aspect of badger biology and behaviour. Although it's academically rigorous, it is always accessible. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. J. McGowan
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best
This is a book that contains everything one would ever need to know about badgers. It is highly interesting and full of factual information. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Phil
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE this.
I love this book. It's comprehensive, whilst easy enough to read as a leisure book as well as useful for scientific research. Read more
Published 23 months ago by rainbowlass
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another excellent NN
An excellent book, full of up to date information,with an easy writing style.
Published on 22 Oct 2010 by JK
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