The United States Forest Policy (The Use & Abuse of America's Natural Resources Series)

Ise, John

ISBN 10: 0405045115 / ISBN 13: 9780405045110

Edité par Arno Press,, 1972

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Arno Press, NY, 1972 (orig.c.1920), 8vo., cloth, 395pp., ex-lib.- spine label, pocket, stamps, soiled covers, G $. N° de réf. du vendeur 62116

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Titre : The United States Forest Policy (The Use & ...

Éditeur : Arno Press,

Date d'édition : 1972

Reliure : hardcover,

Etat : Good,

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The history of the United States is fundamentally a history of rapid exploitation of immensely valuable natural resources. The possession and exploitation of these resources have given most of the distinctive traits to American character, economic development, and even political and social institutions. Whatever preeminence the United States may have among the nations of the world, in industrial activity, efficiency and enterprise, in standards of comfort in living, in wealth, and even in such social and educational institutions as are dependent upon great wealth, must be attributed to the possession of these great natural resources; and the maintenance of our preeminence in these respects is dependent upon a wise and economical use of remaining resources. Thus the question of conservation is one of the most important questions before the American people, and if the present study throws even a weak and flickering light upon that question, its publication will be abundantly justified. The writer acknowledges a heavy obligation to some of his teachers, friends and colleagues for helpful criticism and suggestions. The work was begun under the direction of Professor Charles J. Bullock of Harvard University, and thanks are due him for searching criticism and suggestions, and for kindly help and encouragement. The writer owes much also to Professor Frederick J. Turner, Professor John M. Gries, and Dean E. F. Gay, of Harvard University, and to colleagues at the Iowa State College Professor L. B. Schmidt, Professor John E. Brindley, Professor G. B. Mc Donald, and Professor J. J. Reighard. Professor F. H. Hodder of the University of Kansas offered valuable suggestions regarding some points in American history, and Doctor R. M. Woodbury read several chapters and submitted many able criticisms. The writer wishes also to acknowledge valuable suggestions from Mr. R. S. K
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