Alan E. Watson
Published: 1999-08
Total Pages: 158
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These papers were originally scheduled for presentation at the 6th World Wilderness Congress in Bangalore, India, in 1997. Due to a delay of the Congress until 1998, these 27 papers were compiled for publication prior to presentation. Papers in Vols. I & II cover 7 topics: protected area systems; opportunities & challenges of wilderness as a basis for sustainable development; understanding & protecting biodiversity; human values & meanings of wilderness; wilderness for personal growth; understanding threats & services related to wilderness; & the future of wilderness: challenges of planning, management, training, & research. Illustrated.