Wilderness preservation a reference handbook
Title:
Wilderness preservation a reference handbook
Author:
Rosenberg, Kenneth A., 1966-
ISBN:
9780585000404
9781280713859
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c1994.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xv, 292 p.) : ill., maps.
Series:
Contemporary world issues
Contemporary world issues.
Contents:
Introduction -- Chronology -- Biographical sketches -- Statistics, Quotations, and legislation -- Protected Federal lands -- Directory of Federal Agencies, private organizations, and associations -- Selected print resources -- Selected nonprint resources.
Abstract:
This fact-filled resource helps readers understand the issues surrounding wilderness, preservation, and conservation. Here, in a single, unbiased volume, can be found the views and opinions that will shape America's landscape for future generations. Government management of the public domain is detailed, as is federal legislation pertaining to the environment and wilderness areas. Biographical sketches of individuals who have influenced modern attitudes toward preservation and a detailed chronology of the events that have brought us to the present are also provided. In addition, annotated listings of organizations and resources are included to assist readers in further study.
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Electronic Access:
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