The American West at Risk: Science, Myths, and Politics of Land Abuse and Recovery

Howard G. Wilshire, Jane E. Nielson, Richard W. Hazlett

ISBN 10: 0195142055 / ISBN 13: 9780195142051

Published by Oxford University Press, USA, 2008

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Dec. cloth, no d.j. (as issued). Some shelf-wear. Else clean copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The American West at Risk: Science, Myths, and Politics of Land Abuse and Recovery
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195142055
• ISBN 13: 9780195142051
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Used-Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Natural History

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Synopsis

The American West at Risk summarizes the dominant human-generated environmental challenges facing the 11 contiguous arid western United States. The importance of this story is that protecting lands and soil also protects air and water quality, and water supplies, which are critical support for our lives and our health.

About the Author

Howard G. Wilshire was a U. S. Geological Survey research geologist for thirty-five years and now is Board Chairman of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

Jane E. Nielson was a U. S. Geological Survey research geologist for twenty-five years and now is President of the Sebastopol Water Information Group.

Richard W. Hazlett is Professor of Geology and the coordinator of the Environmental Analysis Program at Pomona College.