The Enduring Wilderness- Outlines key details of the Wilderness Act, what it protects, and what it means for future generations- Explanations of what has been protected and how- Provides in-depth historical context- Recalls the bipartisan endeavors that led to this historic legislation. |
Contents
Wilderness in Our Lives | 9 |
Wilderness From Concept to Action | 19 |
Wilderness There Ought to be a Law | 37 |
Putting the New Wilderness Act to Work | 57 |
Expanding the Scope of Wilderness Preservation | 75 |
Wilderness Yet to Save | 95 |
Wilderness Politics | 107 |
The Challenges of Wilderness Stewardship | 125 |
Wilderness in Other Realms | 139 |
An Enduring Resource of Wilderness | 145 |
Afterword | 153 |
Endnotes | 163 |
Suggested Reading | 177 |
About the Author | 184 |
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