River Republic: The Fall And Rise Of America'S Rivers

Daniel McCool chronicles the surging grassroots movement to bring America's rivers back to life and ensure they remain pristine for future generations. This book confirms the surprising news that America's rivers are indeed returning to a healthier, free-flowing condition. Through passion and dedication, ordinary people are reclaiming the American landscape, forming a nation-wide "river republic" of concerned citizens from all backgrounds and sectors of society. McCool profiles the individuals he calls "instigators," who initiated the fight for these waterways and have succeeded in the near-impossible task of challenging and changing the status quo. He ties the history, culture, and fate of America to its rivers and presents their restoration as a microcosm mirroring American beliefs, livelihoods, and an increasing awareness of our shared environmental fate. 9780231161312 023116131X 0 BOOK Rivers NOT_MATURE http://books.google.com/books/content?id=km8gngEACAAJ&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=5&source=gbs_api en

• | Author: Daniel Mccool
• | Publisher: Columbia University Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 22, 2014
• | Number of Pages: 408 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 023116131X
• | ISBN-13: 9780231161312