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River Republic

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Author : Daniel McCool
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2012-08-07

River Republic written by Daniel McCool and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-07 with Political Science categories.

Daniel McCool not only chronicles the history of water development agencies in America and the way in which special interests have abused rather than preserved the country's rivers, he also narrates the second, brighter act in this ongoing story: the surging, grassroots movement to bring these rivers back to life and ensure they remain pristine for future generations. The culmination of ten years of research and observation, McCool's book confirms the surprising news that America's rivers are indeed returning to a healthier, free-flowing condition. The politics of river restoration demonstrates how strong grassroots movements can challenge entrenched powers and win. Through passion and dedication, ordinary people are reclaiming the American landscape, forming a "river republic" of concerned citizens from all backgrounds and sectors of society. As McCool shows, the history, culture, and fate of America is tied to its rivers, and their restoration is a microcosm mirroring American beliefs, livelihoods, and an increasing awareness of what two hundred years of environmental degradation can do. McCool profiles the individuals he calls "instigators," who initiated the fight for these waterways and, despite enormous odds, have succeeded in the near-impossible task of challenging and changing the status quo. Part I of the volume recounts the history of America's relationship to its rivers; part II describes how and why Americans "parted" them out, destroying their essence and diminishing their value; and part III shows how society can live in harmony with its waterways while restoring their well-being—and, by extension, the well-being of those who depend on them.

River Republic

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Author : Daniel McCool
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2012

Daniel McCool chronicles the surging grassroots movement to bring America's rivers back to life and ensure they remain pristine for future generations. This book confirms the surprising news that America's rivers are indeed returning to a healthier, free-flowing condition. Through passion and dedication, ordinary people are reclaiming the American landscape, forming a nation-wide "river republic" of concerned citizens from all backgrounds and sectors of society. McCool profiles the individuals he calls "instigators," who initiated the fight for these waterways and have succeeded in the near-impossible task of challenging and changing the status quo. He ties the history, culture, and fate of America to its rivers and presents their restoration as a microcosm mirroring American beliefs, livelihoods, and an increasing awareness of our shared environmental fate.

Catalog Of Space Shuttle Earth Observations Hand Held Photography

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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993

Catalog Of Space Shuttle Earth Observations Hand Held Photography written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Remote sensing categories.

National Water Quality Inventory

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974

National Water Quality Inventory written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Water quality categories.

The Welcome Guest

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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1861

The Welcome Guest written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1861 with English literature categories.

Earth S Landscape 2 Volumes

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Author : Joyce A. Quinn
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2015-02-03

Earth S Landscape 2 Volumes written by Joyce A. Quinn and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-03 with Nature categories.

This unusual encyclopedia brings together in-depth information on more than 450 natural geographic features from around the world and offers an array of creative tools to promote critical thinking and classroom discussion. With Earth undergoing rapid environmental change, students and the general public alike should be knowledgeable about the world's geographic features. This authoritative, two-volume reference enables readers do just that. It describes continents and oceans; individual mountains, islands, caves, and rivers; and ecological entities such as wildlife refuges and national parks. Each entry provides a geographic overview of the feature's significance, location, description, geologic history, biota, protected areas, and environmental issues. But the coverage goes even deeper so that entries also discuss the cultural importance of each natural place, covering everything from indigenous beliefs to traditional folklore to contemporary legends. The encyclopedia stands apart from other works not only in the depth of its coverage but also in its range. It discusses lesser known as well as prominent geographical features and offers critical thinking aids that will help students see how the natural world relates to their daily lives. Teaching and learning tools include an appendix called "Opposing Viewpoints" that allows students to understand landforms involved in current conflicts and disputes as well as an "Activities/Discussion Questions" appendix.