| The Politics of Wilderness Preservation Contributor(s): Allin, Craig W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1602230250 ISBN-13: 9781602230255 Publisher: University of Alaska Press OUR PRICE: $24.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2009 Annotation: Craig Allin explores here the history of wilderness preservation politics in the United States. American pioneers originally viewed the wilderness as an enemy to destroy, Allin recounts, but with the rapid decline in natural resources in the nineteenth century, citizens realized their error and began to enact revolutionary environmental policies. Allin explores the far-reaching political and economic impact of these policies, as well as their status today and their uncertain future. With its timely, cutting-edge analysis, "The Politics of Wilderness Protection" is must-read for environmentalists and policymakers alike. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Natural Resources - Political Science |
| Dewey: 333.782 |
| LCCN: 2008010054 |
| Lexile Measure: 1510 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 9.2" (1.30 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - Christmas |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Craig Allin explores here the history of wilderness preservation politics in the United States. American pioneers originally viewed the wilderness as an enemy to destroy, Allin recounts, but with the rapid decline in natural resources in the nineteenth century, citizens realized their error and began to enact revolutionary environmental policies. Allin explores the far-reaching political and economic impact of these policies, as well as their status today and their uncertain future. With its timely, cutting-edge analysis, The Politics of Wilderness Protection is must-read for environmentalists and policymakers alike. |