In this book the author argues that our approach to biodiversity conservation needs to be more strongly informed by a concern for and understandings of social justice issues.

1. Introduction 2. Extinction: Can We Be Fair During a Crisis? 3. Justice as Motive 4. The conduct of Environmental Justice Inquiry 5. Taking Distribution Seriously 6. Justice as Recognition: Reconciling Social Justice with Environmental Sustainability 7. From 'Conservation and Development' to 'Conservation and Justice' 8. Conservation, Markets and Justice 9. Conservation and Justice: Researching and Assessing Progress

Adrian Martin is Professor of Environment and Development at the School of International Development, University of East Anglia, UK.