WINGING IT
"Most of the major and controversial moral and ethical issues are at least touched upon. The Mearns write well, and the topic is an engrossing one."
BIRDWATCHING
"A great deal of our ornithological knowledge comes from the study of bird skins, especially from explorers visiting remote regions. The authors present a fascinating account of these collectors, looking at the methods used, the trips undertaken and the ethics involved."