The Politics of Wilderness Preservation (Contributions in Political Science) [Hardcover]

Craig Willard Allin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0313214581 | ISBN-13: 978-0313214585 | Publication Date: April 29, 1982 | Edition: First Edition

Craig Allin explores here the history of wilderness preservation politics in the United States. American pioneers originally viewed the wilderness as an enemy to destroy, Allin recounts, but with the rapid decline in natural resources in the nineteenth century, citizens realized their error and began to enact revolutionary environmental policies. Allin explores the far-reaching political and economic impact of these policies, as well as their status today and their uncertain future. With its timely, cutting-edge analysis, The Politics of Wilderness Protection is must-read for environmentalists and policymakers alike.

 

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“An excellent text that presents a detailed and well-documented account of the political struggles to preserve American wilderness areas....This book should appeal to a wide audience, including political and natural scientists, environmentalists, historians, and resource managers. Strongly recommended for the graduate, undergraduate, and general libraries.”–Choice

About the Author

Craig W. Allin is professor of political science at Cornell College.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press; First Edition edition (April 29, 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313214581
• ISBN-13: 978-0313214585
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,785,553 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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