{"title":"Theodore Trefon","description":"\u003cp\u003eTheodore Trefon's work offers a thoughtful exploration of complex social and environmental topics, with a focus on African studies and development issues. His writing provides insightful analysis that deepens understanding of contemporary challenges, making his books essential for readers interested in education and reference materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough titles such as \u003cem\u003eBushmeat\u003c\/em\u003e, Trefon examines the intricate relationships between culture, economy, and sustainability, inviting readers to consider the broader implications of local practices within global contexts. His work encourages critical reflection grounded in careful research and informed perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bushmeat-by-theodore-trefon-9781787388147","title":"Bushmeat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn much of Central Africa, eating wildlife is seen as a normal, desirable and common-sense practice. Almost all wild animals, from the largest mammals to the smallest invertebrates, are hunted, traded and consumed, providing vital income and nutrition for millions of people. But as demand for bushmeat grows, animal populations are being decimated, directly impacting biodiversity, local economies and public health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking an interdisciplinary approach, \u003ci\u003eBushmeat\u003c\/i\u003e explores questions ranging from deforestation and conservation strategies to infectious diseases, urban street food and law enforcement. It explains how the popularity of wild meat consumption has spread from rural areas into major cities, fuelled by rapid urbanisation, poorly defined regulations, and developing trade networks—whether small-scale and informal, or commercial and politically connected. While unsustainable hunting practices pose clear problems for wildlife conservation, they also increase the risk of rural food insecurity and of new infectious diseases emerging—as HIV, Ebola and Covid-19 have shown. But cultural attachment to wild meat, and its dietary importance for many communities, make the 'bushmeat crisis' difficult to solve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on extensive interviews and a comprehensive review of secondary literature, \u003ci\u003eBushmeat\u003c\/i\u003e presents a startling account of one of the Anthropocene's catastrophes in the making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605169193196,"sku":"9781787388147","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/58c94fe34e887d9d7afe046ce440b875.jpg?v=1788153205"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/theodore-trefon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}