Contested Terrain: A New History of Nature and People in the Adirondacks

Contested Terrain explores the competing understandings of how best to manage this spectacular natural resource. Terrie introduces the key players and events that have shaped the region and its use, from early settlers and loggers to preservationists, year-round residents, and developers. This new edition includes a comprehensive account of the Pataki years, an era of stunning conservation triumphs combined with unprecedented pressures on the region's ecological integrity.

Author: Philip G. Terrie
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 06/27/2008
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.04w x 0.69d
ISBN: 9780815609049
2nd Edition