Planner and originator of the Appalachian Trail and a cofounder of the Wilderness Society; Benton MacKaye (1879-1975) was a pioneer in linking the concepts of preservation and recreation. Spanning three-quarters of a century; his long and productive career had a major impact on emerging movements in conservation; environmentalism; and regional planning. MacKayes seminal ideas on outdoor recreation; wilderness protection; land-use planning; community development; and transportation have inspired generations of activists; professionals; and adventurers seeking to strike a harmonious balance between human need and the natural environment.This pathbreaking biography provides the first complete portrait of this significant and unique figure in American environmental; intellectual; and cultural history. Drawing on extensive research; Larry Anderson traces MacKayes extensive career; examines his many published works; and describes the importance of MacKayes relationships with such influential figures as Lewis Mumford; Aldo Leopold; and Walter Lippmann. This book will appeal to students; scholars; and professionals in preservation; conservation; recreation; planning; and American studies; as well as general readers interested in these subjects.
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