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UNINA9910465148603321 |
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Autore |
Hoffman Abraham |
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Mono Lake : from dead sea to environmental treasure / / Abraham Hoffman |
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Albuquerque, New Mexico : , : University of New Mexico Press, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (186 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Natural history - California - Mono Lake Region |
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Mono Lake Region (Calif.) History |
Mono Lake Region (Calif.) Environmental conditions |
Mono Lake Region (Calif.) Social life and customs |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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The changing perceptions of Mono Lake -- The mining era -- The Mono Lake oil boom -- Commercial and recreational developments before World War II -- The Mark Twain Days celebrations -- Eastern Sierra recreation after World War II -- The Mono Lake marina -- Tragedies, disasters, and other human disruptions -- Los angeles and the Mono Lake basin -- Conclusion -- Bibliography. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Environmental controversy brought so much attention to Mono Lake in the late twentieth century that it became best known for its appearance on "Save Mono Lake" bumper stickers. This thoughtful study is the first book to explore the lake's environmental and cultural history. |
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