You are required to read the following book:

It is available at the bookstore and can be purchased at various online vendors.  It is a timely novel that touches on many of the issues we will discuss this semester.  In particular, this fictional story of what happens when people with good intentions clash over their ideas of what the earth is for and how life must be lived on it.  Thus, the novel highlights many of the value conflicts and the tensions between those who want to preserve the land and those that want to manage it for multiple uses.  After reading the novel, you are required to write a critique and review of the book.   Essentially, your critique should answer the following question: Does the book accurately portray environmental politics? You have a lot of freedom in terms of how you approach the critique and there is some room for creativity. However, be sure you consider the theories and concepts discussed in class when writing your critique.  You may also want to consider some of the following questions: