Federal Public Land and Resources LawThis casebook is an authoritative introduction to the study of public land and resources law. Case studies, case notes, and examples illustrate points under consideration. Thought-provoking questions generate classroom discussion and hone students' legal reasoning. Representative topics include authority on public lands, wildlife resource, preservation, resource, and history of public land law. |
Contents
TABLE OF CASES | xxxi |
An Introduction | 1 |
B The Federal Lands and Resources | 7 |
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