Bøger af John D. Leshy

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.

Provides a strong doctrinal base that spans eastern and western water resource issues, as well as groundwater and surface water. This edition retains its in-depth consideration of water institutions and federal-state and interstate water relations; and it contains sharpened coverage of property rights claims.

Offers an authoritative introduction to public land and resources law. Case studies, case notes, and examples illustrate legal points with special attention to historical and social context. Thought-provoking questions facilitate classroom discussion. This new edition is completely updated, including thorough revisions of all chapters, considerable streamlining, and many new principal cases.

Debunks the myths that have contributed to the often polarized character of contemporary discussions of the public lands in the United States. Recounting numerous episodes throughout American history, John Leshy demonstrates how public lands have generally served to unify the country, not divide it.