Wilderness Preservation: A Reference Handbook

by Kenneth A. Rosenberg

Overview

This fact-filled resource helps readers understand the issues surrounding wilderness, preservation, and conservation.

Here, in a single, unbiased volume, can be found the views and opinions that will shape America's landscape for future generations. Government management of the public domain is detailed, as is federal legislation pertaining to the environment and wilderness areas.

Biographical sketches of individuals who have influenced modern attitudes toward preservation and a detailed chronology of the events that have brought us to the present are also provided. In addition, annotated listings of organizations and resources are included to assist readers in further study.

Wilderness Preservation delivers solid, useful information that will serve as a foundation for decision-making, research, or simply enhanced understanding of this critical subject.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780874367317
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/01/1994
Series:	Contemporary World Issues
Pages:	292
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Kenneth A. Rosenberg is a professional writer specializing in environmental issues.

Editorial Reviews

Like other books in this series, this is a solid reference tool.” —School Library Jourbanal

“Combining all this information in one handbook results in a useful resource for high school, undergraduate, and public libraries.” —Library Jourbanal

From the Publisher

Written by a freelance writer who specializes in environmental issues, this handbook includes a good introduction to wilderness management in the United States, a chronology of wilderness landmarks (e.g., establishment of the National Park Service, Clinton's Forest Summit), and a chapter on influential environmentalists. Clearly presented statistical data and excerpts from the most influential wilderness laws (e.g., Endangered Species Act, Wilderness Act) are combined in one chapter. Also included is a well-organized listing of national parks, monuments, lakeshores, wildlife refuges, and seashores with accompanying brief description, address, and acreage of these federal lands. Finally, an annotated directory of federal agencies and private organizations and associations provides brief descriptions and addresses. Collection development librarians will find especially useful two annotated chapters devoted to identifying up-to-date print and nonprint resources. Much of this information can be found in the annual Complete Guide to America's National Parks (Fodor's) and in H. Steven Dashefsky's Environmental Literacy: Everything You Need To Know About Saving Our Planet (LJ 5/15/93), but combining all this information in one handbook results in a useful resource for high school, undergraduate, and public libraries.-Eva Lautemann, Dekalb Coll. Lib., Clarkston, Ga.

Library Journal

A discussion of issues and controversies in American wilderness management introduces this resource, which includes a chronology of American policy; biographical sketches of influential writers, artists, and legislators; and information on federal legislation pertaining to the environment and wilderness areas. Contains annotated listings of national parks, wildlands, monuments, and wildlife refuges; organizations and federal agencies; and print and electronic resources. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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