Title: The American West at Risk: Science, Myths, and Politics of Land Abuse and Recovery
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford and New York
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0195142055
ISBN 13: 9780195142051
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Near Fine

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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.

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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.

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