Repairing paradise : the restoration of nature in America's national parks / William R. Lowry.
| Author/creator | Lowry, William R., 1953- |
| Other author | ProQuest (Firm) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2009. |
| Description | x, 287 pages : illustrations |
| Supplemental Content | Click to View |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Changing policies in national parks -- Reintroducing wolves at Yellowstone -- Reducing automobile impacts at Yosemite -- Restoring water to the Everglades -- Removing impediments to river flows at the Grand Canyon -- Repairing damage from past policies. |
| Abstract | "Examines whether the U.S. can restore the most-loved crown jewels of its national park system, focusing on four ambitious efforts to reverse environmental damage. Combines field research with public policy analysis to portray the mission to restore the natural health and glory to some of the world's most wondrous places"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-271) and index. |
| Reproduction note | Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2009027073 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |