For the Health of the Land

Previously Unpublished Essays And Other Writings

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

AvAldo Leopold,J. Baird Callicott,Eric T. Freyfogle

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A collection of previously unavailable essays by environmentalist Aldo Leopold, building on the tradition of ethical land use and developing the concept of "land health" and the practical measures landowners can take to sustain it. Containing over 40 short pieces arranged in a seasonal "almanac" form along with longer essays arranged chronologically, each piece is introduced and set in context by the editors.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2001-06-01
Mått140 x 210 x 17 mm
Vikt308 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor264
FörlagPrinceton University Press
MedarbetareScottRussell Sanders
ISBN9781559637640

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