A thinking person's guide to America's national parks / edited by Robert Manning, Rolf Diamant, Nora Mitchell, David Harmon ; foreword, Denis Galvin

Object Details

editor

Manning, Robert E. 1946-

Diamant, Rolf

Mitchell, Nora (Nora J.)

Harmon, David 1958-

Contents

From national parks to a national park system -- Sense of place -- Campaign for conservation -- "Places to play in" -- Lifelong learning -- Conserving biodiversity -- Dynamic nature -- Reservoirs of knowledge -- Wilderness preserves -- Indigenous voices -- Civic engagement -- From civil war to civil rights -- Machines and ingenuity -- Storied landscapes -- Treasures of the nation -- Urban national parks -- Community conservation -- Parks in partnership -- Parks beyond borders -- New park resources -- Practicing sustainability -- Deep engagement -- A national park system for the 21st century -- Sources and resources -- Index of national parks

Summary

Not a travel guide, this book is a collection of essays that delve into issues affecting America's national parks and historic sites. The authors, who all have deep personal and professional connections to the national parks, explore how the nation's biological and cultural diversity is represented; the importance of balancing between recreation and preservation; the dynamics of nature as they are shaped by a changing climate; and innovations in technology, sustainability, and stewardship that provide a sense of purpose and hope.

2016

Type

Books

Physical description

304 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Place

United States

Smithsonian Libraries

Topic

National parks and reserves--History

National parks and reserves--Conservation and restoration

Nature conservation

Landscape protection

National parks and reserves--Study and teaching

Record ID

siris_sil_1067439

Metadata Usage (text)

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