Conservation And The Gospel Of Efficiency

Conservation And The Gospel Of Efficiency: The Progressive Conservation Movement, 1890-1920 by Samuel P. Hays is a comprehensive study of the Progressive Conservation Movement that emerged in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores the origins of the movement, its key players, and the political, social, and economic factors that shaped its development.Hays argues that the Progressive Conservation Movement was driven by a belief in the gospel of efficiency, which held that natural resources should be managed in a scientific and rational manner to ensure their sustainable use for future generations. The movement was also influenced by the growing concern over the depletion of natural resources and the environmental damage caused by industrialization.The book examines the role of key figures in the movement, including President Theodore Roosevelt, Gifford Pinchot, and John Muir, as well as the various organizations and agencies that were created to promote conservation, such as the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service.Hays also explores the tensions and conflicts within the movement, particularly between conservationists who advocated for the preservation of wilderness areas and those who sought to develop and manage natural resources for economic gain.Overall, Conservation And The Gospel Of Efficiency provides a detailed and nuanced account of the Progressive Conservation Movement and its lasting impact on environmental policy in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.