Contested Terrain
| Author | : Philip G. Terrie |
| Publisher | : Syracuse University Press |
| Total Pages | : 292 |
| Release | : 2008-06-27 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0815609043 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780815609049 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (049 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Contested Terrain by : Philip G. Terrie
Download or read book Contested Terrain written by Philip G. Terrie and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2008-06-27 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contested Terrain explores the competing understandings of how best to manage this spectacular natural resource. Terrie introduces the key players and events that have shaped the region and its use, from early settlers and loggers to preservationists, year-round residents, and developers. This new edition includes a comprehensive account of the Pataki years, an era of stunning conservation triumphs combined with unprecedented pressures on the region’s ecological integrity.
