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New Geographies of the American West
William Travis
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Description for New Geographies of the American West
Hardback. Examines contemporary land use changes and development patterns from the Mississippi to the Pacific, and assesses the ecological and social outcomes of Western development. This work suggests that functional and attractive settlement can be embedded in preserved lands, working landscapes, and healthy ecologies. Series: Orton Innovation in Place S. Num Pages: 356 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; RGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 562.
Reconciling explosive growth with often majestic landscape defines New Geographies of the American West. Geographer, William Travis examines contemporary land use changes and development patterns from the Mississippi to the Pacific, and assesses the ecological and social outcomes of Western development. Unlike previous "boom" periods dependent on oil or gold, the modern population explosion in the West reflects a sustained passion for living in this specific landscape. But the encroaching exurbs, ranchettes, and ski resorts are slicing away at the very environment that Westerners cherish. Efforts to manage growth in the West are usually stymied at the state and local ... Read more
Reconciling explosive growth with often majestic landscape defines New Geographies of the American West. Geographer, William Travis examines contemporary land use changes and development patterns from the Mississippi to the Pacific, and assesses the ecological and social outcomes of Western development. Unlike previous "boom" periods dependent on oil or gold, the modern population explosion in the West reflects a sustained passion for living in this specific landscape. But the encroaching exurbs, ranchettes, and ski resorts are slicing away at the very environment that Westerners cherish. Efforts to manage growth in the West are usually stymied at the state and local ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
356
Condition
New
Series
Orton Innovation in Place S.
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9781597260718
SKU
V9781597260718
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