Wildlife Wars: An Examination of the Role of Federal Agricultural Policy on Predator Persecution and Ecosystem Functioning in the United States
Description
This paper explores how the United States federal government has historically supported animal agribusiness to the detriment of native ecosystems and wildlife. It focuses on agricultural subsidies and state-funded predator persecution, with an emphasis on the historical conflict between gray wolves and ranchers in America. This paper examines the ecological consequences of agricultural policy in the U.S. and potential solutions to these issues that account for the needs of humans, wildlife, and the environment.
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2022-05
Agent
- Author (aut): Poe, Katherine
- Thesis director: Barca, Lisa
- Committee member: Schultz, Judith
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College
- Contributor (ctb): School of Life Sciences
- Contributor (ctb): School of Politics and Global Studies