The source : how rivers made America and America remade its rivers / Martin Doyle.
| Author/creator | Doyle, Martin, 1973- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : W. W. Norton & Company, [2018] |
| Copyright Date | ©2018 |
| Description | 349 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part one: Federalism. Navigating the republic -- Life on the Mississippi -- The rise of the levees -- Flood control -- Part two: Sovereignty and property. Water wars -- A new water market -- Part three: Taxation. Running water -- Burning rivers -- Part four: Regulation. Regulating power -- The power of a river -- Part five: Conservation. Channelization -- The restoration economy. |
| Abstract | A history of the role of rivers in shaping American politics, economics, and society draws on experts from diverse backgrounds to explore how the natural and human transformations of rivers have made a significant impact on the nation. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-334) and index. |
| ISBN | 9780393242355 hardcover |
| ISBN | 0393242358 hardcover |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GB1215 .D69 2018 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |