National Parks in Crisis Debating the Issues |
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| Author:
| Hart Beckman, Wendy |
| Series title: | Issues in Focus Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-1947-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2004 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95USD $29.60 |
Book Description:
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The national park system was established to keep areas of natural and cultural significance "unimpaired for future generations." Author Wendy Hart Beckman explores the subjects that have historically concerned the parks, from the building of dams to the control of wildlife. And she outlines the issues facing the parks today: How can pollution be controlled? What are the interests of different cultural groups? How can visitors enjoy the parks without spoiling the experience, for today's...
More DescriptionThe national park system was established to keep areas of natural and cultural significance "unimpaired for future generations." Author Wendy Hart Beckman explores the subjects that have historically concerned the parks, from the building of dams to the control of wildlife. And she outlines the issues facing the parks today: How can pollution be controlled? What are the interests of different cultural groups? How can visitors enjoy the parks without spoiling the experience, for today's visitors and the visitors of tomorrow?