UN1001 Fall 2003 Section R62

Perspectives on Inquiry UN1001

Michigan Technological University

Class Description Fall 2003 - Section R62

Title: Our National Parks - History and Ideals

We will focus our inquiry on the history, related issues and the ideals that our National Parks represent. The National Parks of the United States represent a nation's commitment to preserve what it means to be an American. There are nearly 380 park units from the great scenic parks of Alaska and the west to the many historical parks in the east in the United States. This course will be an effort to understand the political, historical, and social context of these important Federal lands. Topics in this course will include conservation vs preservation, the role of tourism, resource use, and ecosystem vs political park boundaries.

Instructor: Mark Gleason

email: gleason@mtu.edu
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