A Primer on Natural Resource Science

Everything they didn't teach you in undergrad. For anyone in natural resource sciences or those just interested in the philosophy of science this book is a great foundation. If you are in the field of natural resource science your education is not complete until you have read this book.

This is a quick, easy read, but very well put together. Excellent information on how science in the wildlife management field is or should be conducted, and elucidates a lot of pitfalls that any practitioner in the field should be aware of. It also re-iterates a lot of classic work on the subject that old-time practitioners will remember, but also provide more up-to-date cases that professionals will find useful and interesting. A must read in the wildlife management profession, particularly if you're engaged in research. The take home message in much of this book is the importance of critical thinking in this profession.

I had to read this for a class. Otherwise I would have never bought it. Guthery makes a few interesting points, but overall this is another example of one man's "philosophy of science". Not my cup of tea. One of the problems in the world is too many people philosophize and don't use common sense.

Great book! You should read it; its worth it.

A pretty good book overall bringing up some good potential flaws with natural resource research and some good ideas to consider. The book seems to be more targeted towards academic faculty illustrating what the author believes to be ingenious ideas unabashedly delivered, but could be read and understood by m.s. students especially towards the end of their schooling. Natural resource professionals would likely benefit from the authors points about the ridiculousness of some practices and lack of common sense in favor of often rigid restrictions, especially in regards to publishing. Would recommend.