Wilderness Ethics: Valuing and Managing Wild Places By Jennifer Lamb and Glenn Goodrich Price: $19.95 2nd edition © 2006, Stackpole Books 5 1/4" x 8 1/4", 242 pages

This powerful resource will help you understand the challenges facing wilderness in the U.S. today. Beginning with the premise that land management must be informed by a well-developed wilderness ethic, this fully revised and updated edition explores some of the thorniest problems in environmental ethics in clear, straightforward language.

It also provides a fascinating history of the wilderness movement in America and gives a comprehensive survey of legislation and agency structures that define wildlands management today. Thought-provoking and filled with valuable information, this is an essential tool for anyone who cares about the future of wilderness in the United States.

Reviews / Kudos for NOLS Wilderness Ethics

“Due to their wealth of experience in the backcountry, NOLS is in a unique position to make sense of land management issues and wilderness ethics. This book is a usable, thorough, and relevant introduction to a complex topic.”

– Karen Paisley, Ph.D.
University of Utah
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

“This book is necessary reading for the outdoor recreation enthusiast, instructor, or naturalist looking for a well-designed and understandable overview of the human relationship to nature and how that relationship translates to public land management.”

– Rudy M. Schuster, Ph.D.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

“NOLS Wilderness Ethics is an excellent primer, for concerned citizen and practitioner alike, on our nation’s wildlands and the cultural heritage that gave birth to the world’s first designated wilderness. The authors provide a thorough overview of the history of the wilderness movement and the dynamic interplay of human cultural perspectives, as well as the tools for becoming informed and engaged in the process of shaping our National Wilderness Preservation System.”

– Rick Potts
National Wilderness and Recreation
Programs Manager, National Park Service