Trophy Hunting

Nikolaj Bichel obtained his PhD in environmental philosophy from the University of Hong Kong with a dissertation about trophy hunting. He holds a BA in Sociology and an MA in European Studies. His research interests are in the intersection between conservation science, social science and philosophy and include subjects such as human-wildlife relationships, hunting, and conservation ethics.Adam Hart is Professor of Science Communication at the University of Gloucestershire. His research interests include African ecology and conservation and, as a broadcaster and public commentator, he has made a number of contributions to the public debate on trophy hunting. In 2015 he wrote and presented the BBC Radio 4 documentary "Big Game Theory”, that examined the role of hunting in modern day conservation.

• Introduction.- A History of Hunting and Hunting Perceptions.- Hunting Trophies.- Hunters and Antihunters.- Trophy Hunting and Conservation.- Fair Chase and Sport Hunting.- Anthropomorphism and “Viralability”.- The Morality of Trophy Hunting.- Trophy Hunting Now.