This ecological analysis of elephant-human interaction, and its implications for the conservation of Asian elephants, includes recommendations on conservation a

“No one who loves elephants or how humans interact with wildlife should pass up Jacob Shell’s remarkable book.” —Dan Flores, author of Coyote America Gi

Because of their enormous size, elephants have long been irresistible for kings as symbols of their eminence. In early civilizations—such as Egypt, Mesopotami

The book traces the evolving role and significance of the Asian elephant in relation to humankind through the ages, from their earliest origins to the present.