Wetlands Explained: Wetland Science, Policy, and Politics in America

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William M. Lewis (Professor and Director, Center for Limnology, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado)

Wetlands Explained

Wetland Science, Policy, and Politics in America

William M. Lewis (Professor and Director, Center for Limnology, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado)

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Oxford University Press Inc
01 October 2001

Wetlands, swamps, fens; Applied ecology; Management of land & natural resources

This book brings together in compact form a broad scientific and sociopolitical view of US wetlands. This primer lays out the science and policy considerations to help in navigating this branch of science that is so central to conservation policy, ecosystem science and wetland regulation. It gives explanations of the attributes, functions and values of our wetlands and shows how and why public attitudes toward wetlands have changed, and the political, legal, and social conflicts that have developed from legislation intended to stem the rapid losses of wetlands. The book describes the role of wetland science in facilitating the evolution of a rational and defensible system for regulating wetlands and will shed light on many of the problems and possibilities facing those who quest to protect and conserve our wetlands.

By: William M. Lewis (Professor and Director Center for Limnology Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences University of Colorado)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 141mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 213g
ISBN: 9780195131840
ISBN 10: 0195131843
Pages: 156
Publication Date: 01 October 2001
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , A / AS level , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Wetlands Explained: Wetland Science, Policy, and Politics in America

[Lewis] has produced a fine book that does an excellend job of explaining what wetlands are and why they should be protected, in a manner that is accessible by non-experts in the field...I highly recommend it... --Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology [Lewis] has produced a fine book that does an excellent job of explaining what wetlands are and why they should be protected, in a manner that is accessible by non-experts in the field...I highly recommend it --Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology