| Wildfire: A Century of Failed Forest Policy Contributor(s): Wuerthner, George (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1597260703 ISBN-13: 9781597260701 Publisher: Foundations for Deep Ecology 3 OUR PRICE: $49.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: With more than 150 dramatic photographs, this text covers wildfires from ecological, economic, and social/political perspectives while documenting how past forest policies have hindered natural processes, creating a tinderbox of problems. More than 25 leading thinkers in the field of fire ecology provide in-depth analyses, critiques, and compelling solutions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Environmental - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Forestry - Technology & Engineering | Fire Science |
| Dewey: 634.961 |
| LCCN: 2006000740 |
| Physical Information: 1.25" H x 12.5" W x 16" (5.60 lbs) 350 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Wildfires are an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon that have shaped North America's landscapes. Containing over 150 photographs, this book covers the topic of wildfire from ecological, economic, and social/political perspectives. It also examines the policies and practices that affect them, such as fire suppression. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wuerthner, George: - George Wuerthner is the ecological projects director for the Foundation for Deep Ecology, where he does research and writes about environmental issues. For many years he was a full-time freelance photographer and writer and has published thirty-eight books on natural history, conservation history, ecology, and environmental issues. |