A Thinking Person's Guide To America's National Parks
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (995 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0807600199 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 300 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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is former Director, National Park Service Stewardship Institute and is now adjunct associate professor at the University of VermontDavid Harmon is executive director of the George Wright Society. Robert E. . Mitchell, Ph.D. Manning, Ph.D., is Steven Rubenstein Professor of Environment and Natural Resources at University of VermontRolf Diamant is a former national park superintendent and is now adjunct associate professor at the University of Vermont
“A provocative, seductively illustrated anthology of 23 essays entries–covering communities and partnerships, new park resources, and the next 100 years–soar with thought-provoking content.” (Publishers Weekly)“…provides considerable historical detail and a look at the parks as treasure of the American spirit.” (Library Journal (Starred Review))“ an excellent armchair roadmap to the Park Service’s more than 400 sites and its many priorities and pursuits” (Brad Tyer - High Country News)
On the centennial of the National Park Service, this richly illustrated book offers invaluable advice on exploring America’s national park system. Twenty-three essays from contributing authors with deep personal and professional connections to the national parks serve as expert guides to places in the park system where: much of the nation’s biological and cultural diversity is represented;ideas such as freedom, civil rights, and conservation were conceived;vast wilderness offers solitude and reflection;storied landscapes preserve a sense of place;the balance between recreation and preservation is tested;research and learning engage the next generation;the dynamics of nature are being shaped by a changing climate; and innovations in technology, sustainability, and stewardship provi
A Potluck, with too many authors and not enough luck ! Alas, this book appears to have been rushed to print to fix what is wrong with the failure of the Dayton-Burns book to explain much of the meaning of parks. Instead, it lacks a strong clear view because it is composed of too many different authors of widely varying ability. The idea of a book that explored the true meaning of parks is a great idea, and the 2 or 3 lead authors -- or even better, ONE of them -- should have had the strength of will and the. Great book! Great book! More people should visit our National Parks.. Am enjoying this book. Thanks for the prompt service Am enjoying this book. Thanks for the prompt service.