A Thinking Person's Guide to America's National Parks

The book delves into issues affecting an array of parks: the iconic western national parks like Yellowstone; the urban parks such as Golden Gate National Recreation Area; historic sites including the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Gettysburg National Military Park; and cultural areas like Mesa Verde National Park that are among America's over 400 national parks.

Twenty-three essays from contributing authors with deep personal and professional connections to the national parks serve as expert guides to places in the park system where:

• much of the nation's biological and cultural diversity is represented;
• ideas such as freedom, civil rights, and conservation were conceived;
• vast wilderness offers solitude and reflection;
• storied landscapes preserve a sense of place;
• the balance between recreation and preservation is tested;
• research and learning engage the next generation;
• the dynamics of nature are being shaped by a changing climate; and
• innovations in technology, sustainability, and stewardship provide a sense of purpose and hope.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: George Braziller
Published: 04/04/2016
ISBN: 9780807600191
Pages: 300
Weight: 2.50lbs
Size: 9.90h x 8.40w x 0.90d

Review Citations: Library Journal 01/01/2016 pg. 136
Publishers Weekly 02/15/2016