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Preserving Nature In The National Parks: A History; With A New Preface And Epilogue
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This Book Traces The Epic Clash Of Values Between Traditional Sceneryandtourism Management And Emerging Ecological Concepts In The National Parks, Americas Most Treasured Landscapes. It Spans The Period From The Creation Of Yellowstone National Park In 1872 To Near The Present, Analyzing The Management Of Fires, Predators, Elk, Bear, And Other Natural Phenomena In Parks Such As Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, And Great Smoky Mountains.Based Largely On Original Documents Never Before Researched, This Is The Most Thorough History Of The National Parks Ever Written. Focusing On The Decades After The National Park Service Was Established In 1916, The Author Reveals The Dynamics Of Policy Formulation And Change, As Landscape Architects, Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, And Other Park Service Professionals Contended For Dominance And Shaped The Attitudes And Culture Of The Service. The Book Provides A Fresh Look At The National Parks And An Analysis Of Why The Service Has Not Responded In Full Faith To The Environmental Concerns Of Recent Times.Richard West Sellars, A Historian With The National Park Service, Has Become Uniquely Familiar With The History, Culture, And Dynamics Of The Serviceincluding Its Biases, Internal Alliances And Rivalries, Selfimage, Folklore, And Rhetoric. The Book Will Prove Indispensable For Environmental And Governmental Specialists And For General Readers Seeking An Indepth Analysis Of One Of Americas Most Admired Federal Bureaus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Preserving Nature in the National Parks'? A: The book primarily focuses on the historical clash between traditional management of national parks for tourism and the emerging ecological concepts that have shaped contemporary park management.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Preserving Nature in the National Parks' is Richard West Sellars, a historian with extensive experience working in the National Park Service.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: The book spans from the establishment of Yellowstone National Park in 1872 to nearly the present day, detailing significant changes in park management over that time.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 440 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in paperback.
- Q: Is there any special edition or features of the book? A: Yes, this book is described as an illustrated edition, which may include visual elements to enhance the content.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the dynamics of policy formulation in the National Park Service, the influence of various professionals in park management, and the response to environmental concerns.
- Q: When was 'Preserving Nature in the National Parks' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both environmental and governmental specialists as well as general readers interested in the history and management of national parks.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the historical management practices of national parks, the evolving ecological perspectives, and the challenges faced by the National Park Service in addressing environmental issues.