ABSTRACT

National parks are a global phenomenon found in more than 120 countries. These parks are as diverse as the physical settings and cultural patterns of the many nations that have established them, yet within each country they serve as part of the cohesiveness that binds people together. Parks reflect-and help create-people's pride and love for their national heritage.

chapter Chapter 1|14 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|14 pages

The Origins of Threats to Parks

chapter Chapter 3|14 pages

Human Ecology and Parks

chapter Chapter 4|40 pages

The International Survey

chapter Chapter 5|16 pages

Peril, Opportunity, and Choice