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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:The Antiquities Act: A Century of American Archaeology, Historic Preservation, and Nature Conservationby David Harmon
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Enacted in 1906, the Antiquities Act is one of the most important pieces of conservation legislation in American history and has had a far-reaching influence on the preservation of our nations cultural and natural heritage. Thanks to the foresight of thirteen presidents, parks as diverse as Acadia, Grand Canyon, and Olympic National Park, along with historic and archaeological sites such as Thomas Edisons Laboratory and the Gila Cliff Dwellings, have been preserved for posterity. A century after its passage, this book presents a definitive assessment of the Antiquities Act and its legacy, addressing the importance and breadth of the act--as well as the controversy it has engendered. Authored by professionals intimately involved with safeguarding the nations archaeological, historic, and natural heritage, it describes the applications of the act and assesses its place in our country's future. With a scope as far-reaching as the resources the act embraces, this book offers an unparalleled opportunity for today's stewards to reflect on the act's historic accomplishments, to remind fellow professionals and the general public of its continuing importance, and to look ahead to its continuing implementation in the twenty-first century. Book News Annotation:This collection features 16 essays about the Antiquities Act of 1906,
which protects cultural and natural resources in the US. Coverage
encompasses its history, architects, controversies surrounding it,
and impact on archaeology, historic preservation, and conservation.
Essays also discuss monuments protected by Presidents Carter and
Clinton, the Native American perspective on the Act, and how it will
be used in the future, such as applying it to the oceans.
Contributors are scholars and field managers in the US in public
policy, history, and law, or work for the Bureau of Land Management
and National Park Service. Harmon is executive director of the George
Wright Society, which protects cultural and natural parks and
reserves. McManamon is chief archaeologist of the National Park
Service. Pitcaithley is former chief historian of the National Park
Service and teaches at New Mexico State U.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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