International Handbook of National Parks and Nature Reserves
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"There are at least 2,671 national parks and nature preserves in the world. This book does not describe them all, but does provide comparative descriptions of national parks and nature preserves in 25 countries. Each chapter is written by a different contributor, usually a native of the country, who describes that land's national parks and nature preserves. Each contributor uses the same outline: history, parks and reserves, and administration. There are two chapters on the US: one on national parks and one on wildreness areas. Numerous table. Simple maps illustrate the location of most, but not all, of the national parks and nature preserves described. Comprehensive chapter bibliographies; 15-page index. This book will be of most value to advanced undergraduates and graduates and research libraries."
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“There are at least 2,671 national parks and nature preserves in the world. This book does not describe them all, but does provide comparative descriptions of national parks and nature preserves in 25 countries. Each chapter is written by a different contributor, usually a native of the country, who describes that land's national parks and nature preserves. Each contributor uses the same outline: history, parks and reserves, and administration. There are two chapters on the US: one on national parks and one on wildreness areas. Numerous table. Simple maps illustrate the location of most, but not all, of the national parks and nature preserves described. Comprehensive chapter bibliographies; 15-page index. This book will be of most value to advanced undergraduates and graduates and research libraries.”–
“Allin's handbook provides a masterful survey of the parks and the systems whereby they came into being and are managed (or in some cases mismanaged) today. Twenty-seven chapters by an international team of specialists survey the park systems, both physical and administrative, in twenty-four countries, among them Canada, Greece, India, Malaysia, the U.S.S.R., Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. Three other chapters cover the parks of the nations of West Africa, the U.S. parks and the U.S. wilderness areas. Each patterned chapter covers the history of a nation's park system, describes major properties in the system, analyzes the administrative organizations responsible for the parks, assesses these organizations' effectiveness, and lists sources for further information. Numerous tables, maps, and charts enhance the text. Throughout `spaceship earth' there is an audience for this fine book in public and academic libraries.”–
“. . . . Allin's handbook provides a masterful survey of the parks and the systems whereby they came into being and are managed (or in some cases mismanaged) today. Twenty-seven chapters by an international team of specialists survey the park systems, both physical and administrative, in twenty-four countries, among them Canada, Greece, India, Malaysia, the U.S.S.R., Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. Three other chapters cover the parks of the nations of West Africa, the U.S. parks, and the U.S. wilderness areas. Each patterned chapter covers the history of a nation's park system, describes major properties in the system, analyzes the administrative organizations responsible for the parks, assesses these organizations' effectiveness and lists sources for further information. Numerous tables, maps, and charts enhance the text. Throughout `spaceship earth' there is an audience for this fine book in public and academic libraries.”–
“This book fills an important gap in the national parks literature by providing a unique comparative exploration of global parks preservation. Each chapter is written to a common outline and addresses the history of park preservation in that country, the natural values associated with parks and preserves, and the legal and administrative structures charged with park protection.”–
International Handbook of National Parks and Nature Reserves
International Handbook of National Parks and Nature Reserves,Craig W. Allin,Greenwood Press,0313249024,Conservation Of Natural Resources (General),General,Infrastructure,National parks and reserves,Political Science,Politics/International Relations,Public Policy - General,Travel - General,Political Science / Public Policy
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