Description: WILDERNESS ETHICSVALUING and MANAGING WILD PLACESBy C. Henderson, S.C. Brame, J. Lamb & G. Goodrich1st Edition - New/Old Stock - Softcover An excellent introduction to all relevant federal agencies and legislation Objectively examines various perspectives on difficult ethical questions Originally published in 1992 as An Introduction to Wildland Ethics and Management, this fully revised and updated edition is a powerful tool for understanding the challenges facing wilderness in the United States today. Beginning with the premise that land management must be informed by a well-developed wilderness ethic, the authors delve into some of the thorniest problems in environmental ethics, exploring them in clear, straightforward language: What is wilderness? Why should it be protected? Do animals have rights? Do trees? When should wilderness concerns trump individual priorities? The book also provides a fascinating history of the wilderness movement in America and gives a comprehensive survey of the legislation and agency structures that define wildlands management today. Essential reading for land managers, activists, policymakers, or anyone else who cares about the future of wilderness in the United States. * * * * * * SELLERS NOTES: 1) NEW/OLD STOCK (NOS) refers to books that have never been sold and are still in un-read condition. NOS may be out-of-print and the new old stock might represent the only current source of a particular item. 2) As I no longer use stock images, all of the photos provided here are for the actual book being offered. The first two photos were taken using a digital camera. A desktop scanner was used for the remaining images. This may account for any color differences. FREE SHIPPING FREE SHIPPING
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ISBN 13: 978-0811732543
Book Title: Wilderness Ethics : Valuing and Managing Wild Places
ISBN 10: 0811732541
Book Series: NOLS Library
Dimensions: 8.25 x 5.38 x .75 inches
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Original Language: English
Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 2005
Type: New/Old Stock Softcover
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Author: Chad Henderson, Susan Chadwick Brame, Jennifer Lamb &, Dr. Glen Goodrich
Features: B/W photos
Genre: Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides, Nature, Science, Sports & Recreation
Topic: Ecosystems & Habitats / Wilderness, Environment / Conservation, Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Leave No Trace, Outdoor Skills, Wilderness Ethics
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 242 Pages
