The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) Is One of the Most

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Essay

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) is one of the most important environmental laws ever written.From the beginning there have been those persons who have not been convinced the law is necessary, or that it is worth the added expense to protect many of the animals listed as endangered or threatened.As political administrations come and go, the willingness to support the ESA waxes and wanes.Do you think changes need to be made to the ESA? Do you think the changes as given in the list on page 208 should be adopted? Choose two or three from the list and explain your opposition or support for them.

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Definitions:

Homogenous

Consisting of parts or elements that are all the same or similar in nature.

Cultural Evolution

The process by which societies and cultures change over time through mechanisms such as innovation, transmission, and selection.

Cultural Transmission

The process through which cultural beliefs, practices, and values are passed down from one generation to the next.

Cultural Diffusion

The dissemination of social practices and cultural values from one community to another.