The Wilderness Condition
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The Wilderness Condition
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Author : Max Oelschlaeger
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 1992-06-01
The Wilderness Condition written by Max Oelschlaeger and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-06-01 with Nature categories.
This book aims to introduce to a larger audience issues that are too often limited to scholarly circles. A thought-provoking collection of essays by some of the environmental movement's preeminent thinkers, The Wilderness Condition explores the dynamic tension between wild nature and civilization, offering insights into why the relationship has become adversarial and suggesting creative means for reconciliation. Contributors include Paul Shepard, Curt Meine, Max Oelschlaeger, and George Sessions.
The Wilderness Condition
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Author : Max Oelschlaeger
language : en
Publisher: Random House (NY)
Release Date : 1992
The Wilderness Condition written by Max Oelschlaeger and has been published by Random House (NY) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Environmental policy categories.
"In this age of heightened sensitivity to environmental problems, the popular press inundates us with the issues of the moment. We hear of the immediate threats to our groundwater supply, to the rain forest, to the ozone. Yet nowhere do we find coverage of the fundamental issues of environmentalism, those elements such as philosophy and history that, though less dramatic, constitute the foundation from which we can reverse ecological breakdown." "This vital collection of essays by some of the environmental movement's preeminent thinkers addresses these deeper, neglected issues. Written from a broad range of perspectives, the authors explore the dynamic tension between wild nature and civilization, offering insights into why the relationship has become so conflicted and suggesting creative means for reconciliation." "Introducing the concept of the wilderness condition, the essays probe the effects of history, psychology, culture, and philosophy on the environment. Included is commentary from Gary Snyder, award-winning author of Turtle Island, who discusses how our prevailing assumptions about "nature" and "wilderness" impede conservation. Paul Shepard, author of Man in the Landscape, presents his compelling, controversial theory that the seeds of our current ecological crisis were planted in the New Stone Age. And George Sessions explains how the two major schools of thought in the environmental movement differ on its most basic issues, again thwarting opportunities for change." "Other essays discuss how Western philosophy has erroneously divorced humankind from nature; why Sierra Club founder John Muir's early writings remain eminently relevant; and how elements of Eastern philosophy may hold the key to successful change." "The contributors eloquently demonstrate why we can no longer take nature for granted, or assume that its existence is somehow second to humankind's. They argue convincingly that no amount of technology will ever displace our primal connection to nature. But rather than simply deploring the prevailing attitudes toward our imperiled environment, the essayists offer fresh, realistic, and inspiring ideas for alleviating the crisis." "Three themes unify the collection: the essayists, though they represent different traditions, share an evolutionary perspective that confirms why humankind and nature are by necessity interdependent; sensitive to language, the writers reveal how the words we choose when we consider environmental issues reflect our sometimes naive understanding of them; and most important, the essayists share the conviction that all is not lost--and that we can initiate a worldwide trend toward recognizing the environment as a vital entity in its own right, thereby preserving its integrity."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Campsites In Three Western Wildernesses
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Author : David N. Cole
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2018-03-18
Campsites In Three Western Wildernesses written by David N. Cole and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-18 with Business & Economics categories.
Excerpt from Campsites in Three Western Wildernesses: Proliferation and Changes in Condition Over 12 to 16 Years Opinions differ about trends in wilderness conditions. Concerns that the wilderness is being loved to death have been around for decades. They have led some to assume that wilderness conditions are deteriorating. Others point to visitor-use statistics showing that wil derness use has declined recently, at least in some ar eas (lucas If use is declining, conditions may be getting better rather than worse. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Wilderness And The American Mind
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Author : Roderick Frazier Nash
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2014-01-28
Wilderness And The American Mind written by Roderick Frazier Nash and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-28 with Nature categories.
DIVRoderick Nash’s classic study of changing attitudes toward wilderness during American history, as well as the origins of the environmental and conservation movements, has received wide acclaim since its initial publication in 1967. The Los Angeles Times listed it among the one hundred most influential books published in the last quarter century, Outside Magazine included it in a survey of “books that changed our world,” and it has been called the “Book of Genesis for environmentalists.” For the fifth edition, Nash has written a new preface and epilogue that brings Wilderness and the American Mind into dialogue with contemporary debates about wilderness. Char Miller’s foreword provides a twenty-first-century perspective on how the environmental movement has changed, including the ways in which contemporary scholars are reimagining the dynamic relationship between the natural world and the built environment./div
Monitoring The Condition Of Wilderness Campsites
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Author : David N. Cole
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Monitoring The Condition Of Wilderness Campsites written by David N. Cole and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with categories.
Monitoring Selected Conditions Related To Wilderness Character
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Monitoring Selected Conditions Related To Wilderness Character written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Wilderness areas categories.
The Promise Of Wilderness
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Author : James Morton Turner
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 2012-08-01
The Promise Of Wilderness written by James Morton Turner and has been published by University of Washington Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-01 with History categories.
From Denali's majestic slopes to the Great Swamp of central New Jersey, protected wilderness areas make up nearly twenty percent of the parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other public lands that cover a full fourth of the nation's territory. But wilderness is not only a place. It is also one of the most powerful and troublesome ideas in American environmental thought, representing everything from sublime beauty and patriotic inspiration to a countercultural ideal and an overextension of government authority. The Promise of Wilderness examines how the idea of wilderness has shaped the management of public lands since the passage of the Wilderness Act in 1964. Wilderness preservation has engaged diverse groups of citizens, from hunters and ranchers to wildlife enthusiasts and hikers, as political advocates who have leveraged the resources of local and national groups toward a common goal. Turner demonstrates how these efforts have contributed to major shifts in modern American environmental politics, which have emerged not just in reaction to a new generation of environmental concerns, such as environmental justice and climate change, but also in response to changed debates over old conservation issues, such as public lands management. He also shows how battles over wilderness protection have influenced American politics more broadly, fueling disputes over the proper role of government, individual rights, and the interests of rural communities; giving rise to radical environmentalism; and playing an important role in the resurgence of the conservative movement, especially in the American West. Watch the book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsq-6LAeYKk
Campsite Conditions In The Bob Marshall Wilderness Montana
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Author : David N. Cole
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Campsite Conditions In The Bob Marshall Wilderness Montana written by David N. Cole and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Camp sites, facilities, etc categories.
The condition of campsites was examined in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana. The amount of change that has occurred on these sites was inferred by comparing campsites with comparable control sites. Trampling disturbance - loss of vegetation, exposure of mineral soil, and compaction of the soil - was generally comparable to that found in other backcountry areas. Campsites were unusually large, however, and tree damage was severe. Such impacts were particularly pronounced on sites used by outfitters and large parties with stock. Actions for reducing damage are suggested.
Monitoring The Condition Of Wilderness Campsites Classic Reprint
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Author : David N. Cole
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2018-03-28
Monitoring The Condition Of Wilderness Campsites Classic Reprint written by David N. Cole and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-28 with Business & Economics categories.
Excerpt from Monitoring the Condition of Wilderness Campsites In recent years, managers have been under pressure to im prove the Sophistication and accountability of wilderness management. Regulations in the National Forest Management Act of 1978 specifically require Forest Service wilderness managers to limit and distribute visitor use in such a way that natural conditions are largely unimpaired and to monitor the response of the wilderness resource to these actions. Much of this effort must be focused on campsites, the places that are most severely altered by recreational use and among which visitor use may have to be limited and distributed. Unfortunately, funding for the collection of data needed for wilderness management is sorely lacking compared to funding available for collecting data used in the management of other resources, such as timber. Access to most wilderness acreage is poor; motor vehicles are not allowed and many remote areas are not even penetrated by trails. Moreover, many areas have thousands of sites that must be inventoried. This paper discusses desirable characteristics of a backcountry campsite inventory and monitoring system, evaluates existing methods, and provides suggestions for developing a system that builds on the strong points of existing techniques. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Wild Souls
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Author : Emma Marris
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2021-06-29
Wild Souls written by Emma Marris 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 2021-06-29 with Nature categories.
Winner of the 2022 Rachel Carson Environment Book Award * Winner of the 2022 Science in Society Journalism Award (Books) * Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize “Thoughtful, insightful, and wise, Wild Souls is a landmark work.”--Ed Yong, author of An Immense World "Fascinating . . . hands-on philosophy, put to test in the real world . . . Marris believes that our idea of wildness--our obsession with purity--is misguided. No animal remains untouched by human hands . . . the science isn't the hard part. The real challenge is the ethics, the act of imagining our appropriate place in that world." --Outside Magazine From an acclaimed environmental writer, a groundbreaking and provocative new vision for our relationships with--and responsibilities toward--the planet's wild animals. Protecting wild animals and preserving the environment are two ideals so seemingly compatible as to be almost inseparable. But in fact, between animal welfare and conservation science there exists a space of underexamined and unresolved tension: wildness itself. When is it right to capture or feed wild animals for the good of their species? How do we balance the rights of introduced species with those already established within an ecosystem? Can hunting be ecological? Are any animals truly wild on a planet that humans have so thoroughly changed? No clear guidelines yet exist to help us resolve such questions. Transporting readers into the field with scientists tackling these profound challenges, Emma Marris tells the affecting and inspiring stories of animals around the globe--from Peruvian monkeys to Australian bilbies, rare Hawai'ian birds to majestic Oregon wolves. And she offers a companionable tour of the philosophical ideas that may steer our search for sustainability and justice in the non-human world. Revealing just how intertwined animal life and human life really are, Wild Souls will change the way we think about nature-and our place within it.