Resurrection: Glen Canyon and a New Vision for the American West - Softcover

McGivney, Annette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0898867711 ISBN 13: 9780898867718

Publisher: Braided River, 2009

Synopsis

Writer Annette McGivney explores the controversy and the history of water politics in the American Southwest through the lens of the re-emergence of Glen Canyon due to an ongoing drought. More than 125 large images by photographer James Kay capture the beauty of the legendary canyons of Glen Canyon as they emerge into the light of day for the first time in nearly 40 years. Each chapter opens with a journal excerpt that personalizes the Glen Canyon story, and the book concludes with a list of recommended hikes in the area that will draw outdoor enthusiasts to reemerging attractions.
Throughout her account, McGivney stresses the need for a new model of living in the American West -- the U.S. Department of the Interior must shift its water policy to meet changing needs and Americans must live more sustainably, especially in the arid West.
Resurrection eloquently demonstrates why Americans should stand behind the renewal of Glen Canyon and accord it protection as a national park-both to honor the area as a national treasure and to preserve it for future generations.
* Published in partnership with Glen Canyon Institute, an NGO with a membership of 3,000 dedicated to making Glen Canyon a national park
* Includes an appendix of recommended hikes

About this title

About the Author:

ANNETTE MCGIVNEY is the Southwest Editor for Backpacker magazine. She is a member of Northern Arizona University's School of Communication, where she teaches journalism and outdoor writing courses. She has written and contributed to several books including Leave No Trace (page 18) and Trekking Poles (Rodale Press). McGivney lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. JAMES KAY currently serves as a professional advisor to Outdoor Photographer magazine, and his work has been included in the Nikon Legends Collection. His images have also been featured in such notable publications as the LA Times Magazine, Time, Nikon World, Delta Sky, National Geographic Adventure, Backpacker, Outside, Sierra, Newsweek, and Outdoor Photographer. He lives along the base of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, with his wife Susie.

Review:

The book is packed with stunning photos by James Kay: Land cracked and parched like an alligator's hide, narrow gravel-scrubbed stone crevasses, the telling "bath tub ring" that marks the dramatic drop in the reservoir's depth. (Austin-American Statesman)

About this edition

• Publisher: Braided River
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0898867711
• ISBN 13: 9780898867718
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176