Olympic Battleground
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Olympic Battleground
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Author : Carsten Lien
language : en
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2000-08-31
Olympic Battleground written by Carsten Lien and has been published by Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-08-31 with Nature categories.
A shocking revelation . . . . No one vitally interested in the past, present, or future of the national parks can afford to ignore this work of historical dynamite. This is the first comprehensive history of Olympic National Park A case study of the need for citizen action to protect our natural areas As a seasonal ranger in Olympic National Park early in his career, Carsten Lien discovered the shocking truth. Flouting the law, and contrary to public expectation, the National Park Service was logging the very land it was supposed to preserve. Lien vowed to uncover the story behind the destruction. In Olympic Battleground, Lien documents more than one hundred years of political chicanery, citizen activism, bureaucratic failure, and the loss of primeval forest. This classic in historical investigation is now updated with a new chapter on the most recent preservation challenges confronting the park.
Olympic National Park
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Author : Tim McNulty
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 2018-04-10
Olympic National Park written by Tim McNulty 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 2018-04-10 with Science categories.
Renowned for its old-growth rain forest, wilderness coast, and glaciated peaks, Olympic National Park is a living laboratory for ecological renewal, especially as the historic Elwha River basin regenerates in the wake of dam removal. In this classic guide to the park, Tim McNulty invites us into the natural and human history of these nearly million acres, from remote headwaters to roadside waterfalls, from shipwreck sites to Native American historical settlements and contemporary resource stewardship, along the way detailing the park’s unique plant and animal life. McNulty reminds us that though “the mountains and rivers remain ‘timeless,’ our understanding of the lifeforms that inhabit them—and the effects our actions have on their future—is an ongoing, ever deepening story.” Color photographs Practical advice on how to make the most of your visit Handy flora and fauna species checklists Inspiring descriptions of endangered species recovery Detailed look at Elwha River restoration after dam removal
Alternatives To The Moscow Olympics
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Subcommittee on Transportation and Commerce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Alternatives To The Moscow Olympics written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Subcommittee on Transportation and Commerce and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Olympic Games categories.
Rosalie Edge Hawk Of Mercy
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Author : Dyana Z. Furmansky
language : en
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Release Date : 2010-09-28
Rosalie Edge Hawk Of Mercy written by Dyana Z. Furmansky and has been published by University of Georgia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-28 with Nature categories.
Rosalie Edge (1877-1962) was the first American woman to achieve national renown as a conservationist. Dyana Z. Furmansky draws on Edge’s personal papers and on interviews with family members and associates to portray an implacable, indomitable personality whose activism earned her the names “Joan of Arc” and “hellcat.” A progressive New York socialite and veteran suffragist, Edge did not join the conservation movement until her early fifties. Nonetheless, her legacy of achievements--called "widespread and monumental" by the New Yorker--forms a crucial link between the eras defined by John Muir and Rachel Carson. An early voice against the indiscriminate use of toxins and pesticides, Edge reported evidence about the dangers of DDT fourteen years before Carson's Silent Spring was published. Today, Edge is most widely remembered for establishing Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, the world's first refuge for birds of prey. Founded in 1934 and located in eastern Pennsylvania, Hawk Mountain was cited in Silent Spring as an "especially significant" source of data. In 1930, Edge formed the militant Emergency Conservation Committee, which not only railed against the complacency of the Bureau of Biological Survey, Audubon Society, U.S. Forest Service, and other stewardship organizations but also exposed the complicity of some in the squandering of our natural heritage. Edge played key roles in the establishment of Olympic and Kings Canyon National Parks and the expansion of Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. Filled with new insights into a tumultuous period in American conservation, this is the life story of an unforgettable individual whose work influenced the first generation of environmentalists, including the founders of the Wilderness Society, Nature Conservancy, and Environmental Defense Fund.
Rosalie Edge Hawk Of Mercy
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Author : Dyan Zaslowsky
language : en
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Release Date : 2009
Rosalie Edge Hawk Of Mercy written by Dyan Zaslowsky and has been published by University of Georgia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Rosalie Edge (1877-1962) was the first American woman to achieve national renown as a conservationist. Dyana Z. Furmansky draws on Edge’s personal papers and on interviews with family members and associates to portray an implacable, indomitable personality whose activism earned her the names “Joan of Arc” and “hellcat.” A progressive New York socialite and veteran suffragist, Edge did not join the conservation movement until her early fifties. Nonetheless, her legacy of achievements--called "widespread and monumental" by the New Yorker--forms a crucial link between the eras defined by John Muir and Rachel Carson. An early voice against the indiscriminate use of toxins and pesticides, Edge reported evidence about the dangers of DDT fourteen years before Carson's Silent Spring was published. Today, Edge is most widely remembered for establishing Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, the world's first refuge for birds of prey. Founded in 1934 and located in eastern Pennsylvania, Hawk Mountain was cited in Silent Spring as an "especially significant" source of data. In 1930, Edge formed the militant Emergency Conservation Committee, which not only railed against the complacency of the Bureau of Biological Survey, Audubon Society, U.S. Forest Service, and other stewardship organizations but also exposed the complicity of some in the squandering of our natural heritage. Edge played key roles in the establishment of Olympic and Kings Canyon National Parks and the expansion of Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. Filled with new insights into a tumultuous period in American conservation, this is the life story of an unforgettable individual whose work influenced the first generation of environmentalists, including the founders of the Wilderness Society, Nature Conservancy, and Environmental Defense Fund.
Battleground Sports
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Author : Michael Atkinson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Battleground Sports written by Michael Atkinson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Sports categories.
Mega-events like the Olympics, the World Cup of soccer, the World Series of baseball, cycling's Tour de France, and the Super Bowl draw our attention to the deep cultural significance of sport and its role in fostering social bonds. Yet when it comes to sport, there is no shortage of debate: stereotypes regarding sexuality, race, gender, and children have been hotly contested by critics for over 40 years. Even today, sport is one of the very few socially accepted sites of violence, intense competition and controlled forms of social disorder. Battleground: Sports presents the 100 most contentious public and private controversies of the sports world. Highlighted throughout are debates surrounding ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and social identity, sports fan behavior, as well as the role of governments and corporations. Engaging and accessible to a wide variety of readers, this fascinating reference illustrates how sports controversies reflect the historically enduring and changing nature of our broader cultures, and the social battles we engage on a day-to-day basis surrounding the struggles for equality, debates about social violence, the ethics of competition, the politics of civic life, the creation of global communities, and the State's role in protecting citizens. Entries contain an array of thoughtful perspectives on historic and current controversies, and allow readers to formulate their own conclusions. - Publisher.
Exploring The Olympic Mountains
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Author : Carsten Lien
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Exploring The Olympic Mountains written by Carsten Lien and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Illustrated and annotated Expeditions into the Olympic Mountains in the late 1800s ventured into one of the last unexplored areas of the continental United States. In this thorough work, Carsten Lien has uncovered and preserved original newspaper articles, diaries, journals, and official accounts'much of which would otherwise have remained inaccessible or been lost. Illustrated with original drawings, newspaper facsimiles, and maps, and annotated with commentary by historians, this book will be the standard reference for anyone interested in the unique history of this region.
Forest Watch
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Forest Watch written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Forest conservation categories.
Yellowstone And The Snowmobile
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Author : Michael J. Yochim
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Yellowstone And The Snowmobile written by Michael J. Yochim and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
The first scholarly study of winter use in any national park examines the history of the conflict between the National Park Service and various interest groups over snowmobile use in Yellowstone--a highly-politicized, value-driven battle that has taken a serious toll on the NPS's ability to protect the park.
Valuing Nature
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Author : Douglas E. Booth
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date : 1993-10-22
Valuing Nature written by Douglas E. Booth and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-10-22 with Political Science categories.
This book demonstrates the importance of shifting values in natural resources policy decision-making and sets the stage for a more focused debate on the ethical criteria that should be employed in environmental policy decisions.