Our Common Ground: A History of America's Public Lands

The little-known story of how the U.S. government came to hold nearly one-third of the nation's land...
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Author: John D. Leshy
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Language: English
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Our Common Ground: A History of America's Public Lands by Leshy, John D.

Our Common Ground: A History of America's Public Lands

CHF 92.68

Our Common Ground: A History of America's Public Lands

CHF 92.68
Author: John D. Leshy
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
The little-known story of how the U.S. government came to hold nearly one-third of the nation's land and manage it primarily for recreation, education and conservation.

"A much-needed chronicle of how the American people decided--wisely and democratically--that nearly a third of the nation's land surface should remain in our collective ownership and be managed for our common good."--Dayton Duncan, author of The National Parks: America's Best Idea

America's public lands include more than 600 million acres of forests, plains, mountains, wetlands, deserts, and shorelines. In this book, John Leshy, a leading expert in public lands policy, discusses the key political decisions that led to this, beginning at the very founding of the nation. He traces the emergence of a bipartisan political consensus in favor of the national government holding these vast land areas primarily for recreation, education, and conservation of biodiversity and cultural resources. That consensus remains strong and continues to shape American identity. Such a success story of the political system is a bright spot in an era of cynicism about government. This book is essential reading for anyone who cares about public lands, and it is particularly timely as the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.



Author: John D. Leshy
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 03/01/2022
Pages: 736
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.65lbs
Size: 9.25h x 6.13w x 1.81d
ISBN: 9780300235784


Review Citation(s):
Choice 09/01/2022

About the Author
John D. Leshy has been deeply involved in public land policymaking for nearly fifty years as a government official in the executive and legislative branches of government, a law professor, author, and advocate. He currently lives in San Francisco, California.

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