Interdisciplinary Problem Solving in Endangered Species Conservation

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This paper offers a brief overview of the policy process and then (1) examines three basic interdisciplinary problem solving elements or perspectives that can be applied to endangered species conservation. These can be stated as questions about a given policy or management effort (eg, is it rational? is it politically practical? is it morally justified?), which can be answered using a set of logically comprehensive, conceptual tools. This toolkit to problem solving includes rational problem orientation, social and decision process mapping, and basic belief analysis. The paper then (2) discusses the roles or standpoints professionals play or take in social and decision process, and (3) focuses on integrating knowledge about rationality, politics, morality, and standpoint. Even a little knowledge of these basic concepts and how to use them practically can dramatically enhance professional effectiveness. Grizzly bear conservation in GYE is illustrative (Primm 1996). --Introduction.