Beschreibung:
National parks have always been an emotive and iconic symbol, ever since the first parks of the modern era were created in the mid-nineteenth century. This book, based on original research, delves deeply into their character and significance, and the larger context in which they developed.
Preface1. Acts Of Defiance2. America's Invention3. Scenic Reserves4. The Forest Reserves5. Wildlife Reserves6. National Monuments7. Conservation And The American Parks8. Parks And Empire-Making9. The Making Of A Parks' System10. National Playgrounds11. Parks As Contested Grounds12. Parks And The Wider Governance13. An Uncertain Legacy