num_pages: 280
description: Traces the struggle between conservationists and oil developers in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge, discussing the historical and scientific elements that have contributed to the conflict, the conservation efforts of Olaus and Mardy Murie, and the author's own journeys within the region's natural environment. 15,000 first printing.
language: English
title: Where Mountains Are Nameless: Passion and Politics in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
titlecomplete: Where Mountains Are Nameless: Passion and Politics in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
genres: Nature, Science Nature, Science, Nonfiction, Politics
ratings_count: 88
awards: awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award
publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc