National Parks and Rural Development
Practice And Policy In The United States
by Craig Thomas, Gary E. Machlis, Donald R. Field, Gary Machlis
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- Format: paperback, 269 pages
- ISBN: 9781559638159 (155963815X)
- Publisher: Island Press
- Release date: September 1, 2000
- Language: english
- Author: Craig Thomas, Gary E. Machlis, Donald R. Field, Gary Machlis
About The Book
Protecting land in parks is often seen as coming at the expense of rural economic development. Yet recent events such as the contentious debate over the development of Canyon Forest Village on the south rim of the Grand Canyon suggest just the opposite: healthy natural systems can be enormously valuable to rural economies. National Parks and Rural Development offers a thorough examination of the interdependent roles of national parks and the economies of rural communities in the United States. Bringing together the thinking and views of economists, historians, sociologists, recreation researchers, and park managers, the book considers how those roles can be most effectively managed, as it offers: — a wide-ranging review of history and important concepts in rural development and parks management — five case studies of rural development near national parks that identify lessons learned, principles applied, mistakes committed, and advances made — personal essays from leaders in the parks management field For each section, the editors offer introductory discussions that provide context and highlight key points. The editors also provide a detailed conclusion, which summarises policy imp
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