"Cadillac Desert" Author Dies

Environmental writer Marc Reisner's book "Cadillac Desert" detailed the misuse of water in the West.

1 minute read

July 25, 2000, 4:15 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Marc Reisner, 51, died of cancer, July 21, at his home in San Rafael, CA. His book "Cadillac Desert" detailed the the misuse of water in the West and the damage caused by extensive dam building. The books was ranked as one of the 100 most notable nonfiction English language works published in the 20th century.

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Ecological Writer Marc Reisner Dies

Tuesday, July 25, 2000 in The Washington Post

Environment United States

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.