Author : R. S. Bisht
Publisher : Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 31,44 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN : 8123022964
This book is a compilation of the wildlife and national parks of India as an attempt to preserve the natural habitat of our country and acts as a plea towards taking individual measure for the welfare of the people who live near these parks.
Author : Mark David Spence
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 35,1 MB
Release : 1999-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0199880689
National parks like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier preserve some of this country's most cherished wilderness landscapes. While visions of pristine, uninhabited nature led to the creation of these parks, they also inspired policies of Indian removal. By contrasting the native histories of these places with the links between Indian policy developments and preservationist efforts, this work examines the complex origins of the national parks and the troubling consequences of the American wilderness ideal. The first study to place national park history within the context of the early reservation era, it details the ways that national parks developed into one of the most important arenas of contention between native peoples and non-Indians in the twentieth century.
Author : Sharad Singh Negi
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 27,20 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Travel
ISBN :
Author : Ranvir Singh Bisht
Publisher :
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 31,54 MB
Release : 1995
Category : National parks and reserves
ISBN :
Author : Bernhard Gissibl
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,62 MB
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0857455273
National parks are one of the most important and successful institutions in global environmentalism. Since their first designation in the United States in the 1860s and 1870s they have become a global phenomenon. The development of these ecological and political systems cannot be understood as a simple reaction to mounting environmental problems, nor can it be explained by the spread of environmental sensibilities. Shifting the focus from the usual emphasis on national parks in the United States, this volume adopts an historical and transnational perspective on the global geography of protected areas and its changes over time. It focuses especially on the actors, networks, mechanisms, arenas, and institutions responsible for the global spread of the national park and the associated utilization and mobilization of asymmetrical relationships of power and knowledge, contributing to scholarly discussions of globalization and the emergence of global environmental institutions and governance.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 40,67 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Amber Share
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 23,53 MB
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0593185552
**A New York Times Bestseller!** Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America’s national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors. Subpar Parks, both on the popular Instagram page and in this humorous, informative, and collectible book, combines two things that seem like they might not work together yet somehow harmonize perfectly: beautiful illustrations and informative, amusing text celebrating each national park paired with the one-star reviews disappointed tourists have left online. Millions of visitors each year enjoy Glacier National Park, but for one visitor, it was simply "Too cold for me!" Another saw the mind-boggling vistas of Bryce Canyon as "Too spiky!" Never mind the person who visited the thermal pools at Yellowstone National Park and left thinking, “Save yourself some money, boil some water at home.” Featuring more than 50 percent new material, the book will include more depth and insight into the most popular parks, such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Acadia National Parks; anecdotes and tips from rangers; and much more about author Amber Share's personal love and connection to the outdoors. Equal parts humor and love for the national parks and the great outdoors, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves to spend time outside as well as have a good read (and laugh) once they come indoors.
Author : James Forsyth
Publisher :
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 32,78 MB
Release : 1889
Category : Ethnology
ISBN :
Author : Erach Bharucha
Publisher : Mapin Publishing Pvt Ltd
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 33,83 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781890206406
Over 45,000 plant and 77,000 animal species have been recorded in India and make up 7 per cent of the total plant and 6.4 per cent of the total animal species found in the world. The enormous variation of landscapes due to climate and topography has created different ecosystems that support and nurture this bio-diversity. From the majestic Himalayas in the North to the lush tropics of the South, the precious natural resources of this subcontinent are found in forest, grassland, island, coastal belt, marine, desert and semi-arid ecosystems. Industrialization and modern ways of life are pillaging these resources and posing a monumental threat to the natural world. It is estimated that as many as 50 per cent of the earth's species are likely to become extinct during the first two decades of the 21st century.
Author : Weldon Owen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 21,42 MB
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Art
ISBN : 1647223709
"Fifty-Nine Parks collaborated with some of the world's foremost contemporary artists and designers to create original posters that celebrate the unique beauty of the U.S. National Park system. Each poster is a contemporary take on the W.P.A. posters of the 1930s, resulting in a one-of-a-kind tribute to the majesty of the national parks"--
