In the Eye of the Beholder: Changing Social Perceptions of the Florida Manatee
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Little understood in early U.S. history, the Florida manatee suffered at the hands of people. After the manatees were listed as endangered, scientists began to study manatees and gained much knowledge about them. With education efforts, the species then went from inspiring acts of cruelty to inspiring dedication and admiration among scientists, policymakers, and the interested public. The image of the manatee underwent a transformation. The social and cultural reinvention of the Florida manatees improved their chances for protection.
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In the Eye of the Beholder: Changing Social Perceptions of the Florida Manatee
In: Society & AnimalsSearch for other papers by Theresa Goedeke in
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Google Scholar
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Abstract
Little understood in early U.S. history, the Florida manatee suffered at the hands of people. After the manatees were listed as endangered, scientists began to study manatees and gained much knowledge about them. With education efforts, the species then went from inspiring acts of cruelty to inspiring dedication and admiration among scientists, policymakers, and the interested public. The image of the manatee underwent a transformation. The social and cultural reinvention of the Florida manatees improved their chances for protection.
| All Time | Past 365 days | Past 30 Days | |
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| Abstract Views | 865 | 139 | 16 |
| Full Text Views | 186 | 4 | 1 |
| PDF Views & Downloads | 158 | 13 | 5 |
