Wetlands Explained: Wetland Science, Policy, and Politics in America
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Book Overview
This book brings together in compact form a broad scientific and sociopolitical view of US wetlands. This primer lays out the science and policy considerations to help in navigating this branch of science that is so central to conservation policy, ecosystem science and wetland regulation. It gives explanations of the attributes, functions and values of our wetlands and shows how and why public attitudes toward wetlands have changed, and the political, legal, and social conflicts that have developed from legislation intended to stem the rapid losses of wetlands. The book describes the role of wetland science in facilitating the evolution of a rational and defensible system for regulating wetlands and will shed light on many of the problems and possibilities facing those who quest to protect and conserve our wetlands.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0195131843
ISBN13:9780195131840
Release Date:October 2001
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:160 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
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Great Introductory Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
A great introductory book on the policy and politics of Wetlands in the US. I found the sections on the results and issues faced by states assuming federal wetland laws well covered and analyzed. Well written for a subject that could potentially be "dry".
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