Playing God in Yellowstone: The Destruction of American (Ameri)Ca's First National Park
A critical examination of Yellowstone’s stewardship
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A critical examination of Yellowstone’s stewardship
Alston Chase’s study centers on a forceful argument: that management by the National Park Service has contributed to the degradation of Yellowstone, despite its protective mandate. Framed around America’s first national park, the book places institutional decision-making and wildlife management under scrutiny, asking what happens when conservation policy conflicts with the ecosystems it is meant to preserve. The volume includes an index and a map, useful aids for following its discussion of the park and its administration.
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- Readers interested in Yellowstone and U.S. national parks
- Those exploring wildlife management and conservation policy
- Readers seeking a critical perspective on public-land administration
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