Other editions of book Overview Series - Saving the American Wilderness

Human beings rely on and enjoy the earth's natural resources. But humanity also has the capacity ot destroy these resources, threatening not only our own survival but the survival of many other species. Thus it falls to human beings to guard against misuse, overuse and abuse that might endanger the lives of all who inhabit the planet. As with all other books in the Overview Series, this set explores complex topics simply but with depth.