The little-known story of how the U.S. government came to hold nearly one-third of the nation's land primarily for recreation and conservation.

How it is that the United States—the country that cherishes the ideal of private property more than any other in the world—has chosen to set aside nearly on

This casebook is an authoritative introduction to the study of public land and resources law. Case studies, case notes, and examples illustrate points under con

Grand Canyon For Sale is a carefully researched investigation of the precarious future of America’s public lands: our national parks, forests, wildlife refuge

Includes bibliographical references and index.