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Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water, Revised Edition (Paperback)

by Marc Reisner (Author) "The American West was explored by white men half a century before the first colonists set foot on Virginia's beaches, but it went virtually uninhabited..." (more)
Key Phrases: envelope memorandum, good damsites, irrigation lobby, Los Angeles, Colorado River, Bureau of Reclamation (more...)
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The definitive history of water resources in the American West, and a very illuminating lesson in the political economy of limited resources anywhere. Highly recommended!

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In this stunning work of history and investigative journalism, Reisner tells the story of conflicts over water policy in the West and the resulting damage to the land, wildlife and Indians. PW stated that this "timely and important book should be required reading for all citizens."
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 608 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics); Revised edition (January 1, 1993)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0140178244
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140178241
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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