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Battles of the north country : wilderness politics and recreational development in the Adirondack State Park, 1920-1980 /

The Adirondack region is trapped in a cycle of conflict. Nature lovers advocate for the preservation of wilderness, while sports enthusiasts demand infrastructure for recreation. Local residents seek economic opportunities, while environmentalists fight industrial or real estate growth. These clashe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Anzalone, Jonathan D. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Amherst : University of Massachusetts Press, [2018]
Series:	Environmental history of the Northeast.
Subjects:	Adirondack Park (N.Y.) > History. Outdoor recreation > New York (State) > Adirondack Park > History. Wilderness areas > New York (State) > Adirondack Mountains > History. Land use > New York (State) > Adirondack Park > Planning. Land use > New York (State) > Adirondack Park > Citizen participation. Conservation of natural resources > New York (State) > Adirondack Park > History. New York (State) > Politics and government > 20th century.

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