The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise
by Michael Grunwald
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Author: Michael GrunwaldEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-02-28
ISBN: 0743251059
Number of pages: 464
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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Book Review: Read this in Florida
Summary: 5 Stars
A wonderful book. My book of the year in 2008. Read this alongside the novel by Carl Hiaasen - "Tourist Season". Anybody who cares about the environment should read this and see what damage has been done to the Everglades. The book traces the history of the Everglades, the greed and misguided actions of politicians and developers. If you ever watched the "West Wing" and wondered why the presidential aide says the most popular thing a president could do for the environment would be to "save the Everglades" buy this book. Be warned though if you feel optimistic about saving the planet, this book may dent your confidence.
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