What was the American perception of wilderness from the late 19th to the 20th century and the establishment of the National Park Service? How did ideas about wilderness influence land use policies and conservation efforts? How have these protected areas influenced local economies and American cultural attitudes toward conservation?
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- Hine: Chapter 10
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