"Beatley's lucidly written book operates from the premise that land-use decisions are fundamentally ethical
in nature. Many significant environmental problems, such as deforestation, soil erosion, and non-point source pollution
have their basis in land-use activities... Using numerous examples, Beatley outlines the economic, legal, political,
and social aspects of land-use policy and practice and then explores their ethical and moral dimensions."
-- Environment
"Aldo Leopold began the search for a land ethic. This book begins developing the ethic. Anyone concerned
about land use will want to read it."
