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Adams and Martin Mulligan.  \n[p. cm](p. cm).  \nIncludes bibliographical references and index.  \nISBN 1-85383-749-0 (pbk.)– ISBN 1-85383-750-4 (hardback)  \n1. Nature conservation–Great Britain–Colonies–Africa–Philosophy. 2. Nature conservation–Australia–Philosophy. 3. Colonization–Environmental aspects–Great Britain–Colonies–Africa–History. 4. Colonization–Environmental aspects–Australia– History. I. Adams, W. M. (William Mark), 1955-II. 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