National Parks by Alfred Runte

National Parks by Alfred Runte

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Focusing on national parks, this third edition presents a record of our history, our follies, confusions, political constraints, and our successes in environmental planning. It includes an essay on environmental issues and concerns, as they center on Yellowstone National Park. It is useful for students interested in conserving natural ecosystems.

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National Parks by Alfred Runte

In this lavishly illustrated book well-known environmental historian Alfred Runte, a prominent figure on the Ken Burns documentary The National Parks: America's Best Idea, tells the highly engaging story of the development of our national parks, from the first national park, Yellowstone, to the more recent decision to set aside vast tracts of Alaska for preservation.
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ISBN 13 9780803289635
ISBN 10 0803289634
Title National Parks
Author Alfred Runte
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher University of Nebraska Press
Year published 1997-03-01
Number of pages 379
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.