The State Of The World's Parks: An International Assessment For Resource Management, Policy, And Research [Hardcover]

National parks are a global phenomenon found in more than 120 countries. These parks are as diverse as the physical settings and cultural patterns of the many nations that have established them, yet within each country they serve as part of the cohesiveness that binds people together. Parks reflect-and help create-people's pride and love for their national heritage.List of Illustrations -- Foreword /Hal K. Eidsvik -- Preface -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Origins of Threats to Parks -- 3 Human Ecology and Parks -- 4 The International Survey -- 5 Peril, Opportunity, and Choice -- Appendix A: Notes on Research Methodology -- Appendix B: Categorization of Sample by Key Study Variables -- Literature Cited -- Index.This book focuses upon threats to natural systems, describing and documenting the extent and origins of threats to parks around the world and setting forth potential solutions to these problems. It is intended for professional park managers, training officers, and scientists.Gary E. Machlis, David L. TichnellUSCopyright ? 1985 by Taylor & Francis