Repairing paradise [electronic resource] : the restoration of nature in America's national parks / William R. Lowry.

"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'...

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Main Author:	Lowry, William R. (William Robert), 1953-
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2009.
Subjects:	National parks and reserves > Government policy > United States. National parks and reserves > United States > Management. National parks and reserves > Environmental aspects > United States. Conservation of natural resources > United States. Nature conservation > United States. Environmental policy > United States. United States > Environmental conditions.
Online Access:	ProQuest Ebook Central - Academic Complete: 2009 (Ebook Central @ Proquest)
Variant Title:	Repairing Paradise: The Restoration of Nature in America's National Parks
Format:	Electronic eBook

Repairing paradise: the restoration of nature in America's national parks

Authors: Lowry, William R. (William Robert), 1953-
Published: Brookings Institution Press, 2009

Physical Description: ix, 287 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

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