| Description |
304 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Note |
"Contributors of essays: Brenda Barrett, Leah Bremer, Jessica Brown, Megan Camp, Joseph Corn, Jennifer Cirillo, Michael Creasey, Rolf Diamant, David Graber, David Harmon, Thomas Hudspeth, Melia Lane-Kamehele, Edward Linenthal, Robert Manning, John Maounis, Rebecca Stanfield McCown, Robert McIntosh, Ben Minteer, Brent Mitchell, Nora Mitchell, Dwight Pitcaithley, John Reynolds, Taylor Ricketts, Michael Soukup, Vanessa Torres, Karen Treviøo, and William Tweed"--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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 -- 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 -- Sources and resources -- Index of national parks. |
| Summary |
"On the centennial of the National Park Service, this richly illustrated book offers invaluable advice on exploring America’s national park system. 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"--Amazon.com. |
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National parks and reserves -- United States -- History.
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National parks and reserves -- Conservation and restoration -- United States.
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Nature conservation -- United States.
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Landscape protection -- United States.
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National parks and reserves -- Study and teaching -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Manning, Robert E., 1946- editor.
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Diamant, Rolf, editor.
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Mitchell, Nora (Nora J.), editor.
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Harmon, David, 1958- editor.
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| ISBN |
9780807600191 |
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0807600199 |
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