A thinking person's guide to America's national parks
By: edited by Robert Manning, Rolf Diamant, Nora Mitchell, David Harmon ; foreword, Denis Galvin
Edition: First edition.
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780807600191
Subjects: Study and teaching; Conservation and restoration; Nature conservation; Landscape protection; National parks and reserves; History
Description: Not a travel guide, this book is a collection of essays that delve into issues affecting America's national parks and historic sites. The authors, who all have deep personal and professional connections to the national parks, explore how the nation's biological and cultural diversity is represented; the importance of balancing between recreation and preservation; the dynamics of nature as they are shaped by a changing climate; and innovations in technology, sustainability, and stewardship that provide a sense of purpose and hope.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-295) and index.
Table of contents: title: From national parks to a national park system; title: Sense of place; title: Campaign for conservation; title: "Places to play in"; title: Lifelong learning; title: Conserving biodiversity; title: Dynamic nature; title: Reservoirs of knowledge; title: Wilderness preserves; title: Indigenous voices; title: Civic engagement; title: From civil war to civil rights; title: Machines and ingenuity; title: Storied landscapes; title: Treasures of the nation; title: Urban national parks; title: Community conservation; title: Parks in partnership; title: Parks beyond borders; title: New park resources; title: Practicing sustainability; title: Deep engagement; title: A national park system for the 21st century; title: Sources and resources; title: Index of national parks.