James H. McDonald & Kathleen M. Sullivan 
Public Lands in the Western US [EPUB ebook] 
Place and Politics in the Clash between Public and Private

This edited collection explores the many ways in which diverse individuals and groupssuch as state and federal managers, First Peoples, ranchers, miners, oil and gas extraction industries, sports enthusiasts, environmentalists, local residents, and touristsactively negotiate, contest, and collaborate on issues regarding public lands in the American West. Tracing these ever-morphing alliances and antagonisms, this volume highlights the recurring patterns within this diverse array of social actors.