The Golden Age of African Safaris

In the book White Hunters: The Golden Age of African Safaris, Brian Herne defends the hunters as conservationists and argues that the real villains were poachers. For this exam I would like you to do the following: 1) Examine Herne’s statement that the problem is poaching, and not trophy hunting. 2) Critically assess this position and where possible, add your own supported observations. In other words, do you agree with Herne? 3) Incorporate at least one social science concept to this book. Demonstrate how Sociology, Political Science or Economics helps understand African Safaris.

-The purpose of this exam is to push you to the limits of your understanding of trophy hunting by using your knowledge of the social sciences. Your responses to parts 2 & 3 should demonstrate your ability to develop and support your position.

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