{"product_id":"a-thinking-persons-guide-to-robert-e-manning-9780807600191","title":"A Thinking Person's Guide to America's National Parks","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into issues affecting an array of parks: the iconic western national parks like Yellowstone; the urban parks such as Golden Gate National Recreation Area; historic sites including the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Gettysburg National Military Park; and cultural areas like Mesa Verde National Park that are among America's over 400 national parks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwenty-three essays from contributing authors with deep personal and professional connections to the national parks serve as expert guides to places in the park system where: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003emuch of the nation's biological and cultural diversity is represented;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eideas such as freedom, civil rights, and conservation were conceived;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003evast wilderness offers solitude and reflection;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003estoried landscapes preserve a sense of place;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe balance between recreation and preservation is tested;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eresearch and learning engage the next generation;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe dynamics of nature are being shaped by a changing climate; and \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einnovations in technology, sustainability, and stewardship provide a sense of purpose and hope.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert E. Manning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0807600199\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780807600191\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e George Braziller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/04\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 8.40w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2016 pg. 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2016","brand":"Robert E. Manning","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43926301835519,"sku":"9780807600191","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_b773247e-39f3-46db-90eb-79b74da347a7.jpg?v=1681082314","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-thinking-persons-guide-to-robert-e-manning-9780807600191","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}