The National Park Service (Westview Library of Federal Departments, Agencies, and Syste)

Since the first edition of this book was published ten years ago, the U.S. national park system has more than doubled in size, and the National Park Service (NPS) has been subjected to more political manipulation than at any time since the agency was established in 1916. Before 1972, no NPS director had ever been removed for political reasons; sinc This book analyzes the complex problems and conflicting demands encountered by the National Park Service (NPS). William Everhart describes the activities of special interest groups—from concessioners to conservationists—who seek to influence NPS decision making. William C. Everhart ; Foreword By Russell E. Dickenson. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 189-190.