State of the Wild, 2008-2009 : Island Press : 9781597261357 : 1597261351 : 30 Mar 2008 : State of the Wild is a biennial series that brings together international conservation experts and writers to discuss emerging issues in the conservation of wildlife and wild places.   Each volume in the series combines evocative writings with a fascinating tour of conservation news highlights and vital statistics from around the world. One-third of each volume focuses on a topic of particular concern to conservationists working to protect wildlife and our last wild places. This 2008?2009 edition considers the integration of wildlife health, ecosystem health, human health, and the health of domestic animals?a ?One World?One Health? approach to disease and conservation.   This focus is complemented with essays clustered into sections that address other key issues?conservation of species; conservation of wild places; people, culture, and conservation; and the art and practice of conservation. Essays