Paving Paradise: Florida's Vanishing Wetlands and the Failure of No Net Loss by

Description: Paving Paradise by Craig Pittman, Matthew Waite, Raymond Arsenault, Gary R. Mormino Florida possesses more wetlands than any other state except Alaska, yet since 1990 more than 84,000 acres have been lost to development, despite presidential pledges to protect them. This book explains how taxpayers who think theyre paying for wetland protection have been stuck with a program that creates the illusion of environmental protection. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Florida possesses more wetlands than any other state except Alaska, yet since 1990 more than 84,000 acres have been lost to development - despite presidential pledges to protect them. In this hard-hitting book, ""St. Petersburg Times"" investigative journalists Craig Pittman and Matthew Waite explain how taxpayers who think theyre paying for wetland protection have been stuck with a program that creates the illusion of environmental protection while doing little to stem the tide of destruction. A potent combination of groundbreaking historical research and no-holds-barred reporting, this book portrays a landscape that has been compromised by greed, fear, and incompetence. Author Biography Craig Pittman is an award-winning journalist who writes about environmental issues for Floridas largest newspaper, the St Petersburgh Times. Description for Bookstore "Draws readers into its difficult subject by resorting to the dirtiest trick in the journalists bag of tricks: great storytelling."-- Creative Loafing "Uncovers what ought to rank among Floridas most notorious development scandals--and thats something in a state infamous for swampland scams and subprime sprawl. . . . An infuriating, all-too-familiar tale of how powerful developers, shrewd lobbyists, and callow politicians shape public policy for private profit."-- Miami Herald "This is an exhaustive, timely, and devastating account of the destruction of Floridas wetlands, and the disgraceful collusion of government at all levels. Its an important book that should be read by every voter, every taxpayer, every parent, every Floridian who cares about saving whats left of this precious place."--Carl Hiaasen Florida possesses more wetlands than any other state except Alaska, yet since 1990 more than 84,000 acres have been lost to development--despite presidential pledges to protect them. In this hard-hitting book, St. Petersburg Times investigative journalists Craig Pittman and Matthew Waite explain how taxpayers who think theyre paying for wetland protection have been stuck with a program that creates the illusion of environmental protection while doing little to stem the tide of destruction. A potent combination of groundbreaking historical research and no-holds-barred reporting, this book portrays a landscape that has been compromised by greed, fear, and incompetence. A volume in The Florida History and Culture Series, edited by Raymond Arsenault and Gary R. Mormino Details ISBN0813035074 Author Gary R. Mormino Pages 376 Publisher University Press of Florida ISBN-10 0813035074 ISBN-13 9780813035079 Format Paperback Imprint University Press of Florida Subtitle Floridas Vanishing Wetlands and the Failure of No Net Loss Place of Publication Florida Country of Publication United States Illustrations 17 b/w photos, 2 maps Birth 1975 Short Title PAVING PARADISE Series Florida History and Culture (Paperback) Language English Media Book DEWEY 333.9181309759 Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-05-25 AU Release Date 2010-05-25 NZ Release Date 2010-05-25 US Release Date 2010-05-25 UK Release Date 2010-05-25 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161891098;

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