America's Environmental Legacies Shaping Policy through Institutions
This powerful book focuses on the capacity of the American political system to respond to ecological challenges through policy perspectives, the constraints of our written Constitution, and the determination we muster to address these tests of national ch
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A M E R I C A’ S E N V I R O N M E N TA L LE G AC I ES Shap in g Polic y T hr o u g h
In stit utio n s a n d Cu lt u r e
America’s Environmental Legacies
Franklin Kalinowski
America’s Environmental Legacies Shaping Policy through Institutions and Culture
Franklin Kalinowski Warren Wilson College Morganton, North Carolina, USA
ISBN 978-1-349-94897-0 ISBN 978-1-349-94898-7 DOI 10.1057/978-1-349-94898-7
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This book is dedicated to Pomatomus saltatrix, Branta canadensis, and especially to my old friend, Odocoileus virginianus
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
For an author, one of the pleasures of finishing a book is the opportunity to reflect back over their life, think of all those who helped and encouraged the writing effort, and acknowledge the gratitude owed to these mentors, colleagues, friends, and partners. In my case, the list must start with those teachers who shaped my thinking and pointed me toward a life of scholarship. Paul Dolan, Paul Shepard, and especially the late John Rodman made imprints on my character that can be found on every page of this book. During the years of actual writing, John Casey and Phil Otterness provided the stimulating conversations and friendly collegiality that helped keep me focused on the project. My deepest appreciation goes to Sandra Hinchman and William Vitek, whose guidance and encouragement went far beyond the usual assistance of colleagues. Sandy and Bill read chapters, made suggestions, sat on conference panels, and comforted my too-easily-bruised ego as the effort slowly matured to fruition. They would be the first to point out that the thinking in this book d
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