Yellowstone's Destabilized Ecosystem: Elk Effects, Science, and Policy Conflict Frederick H. Wagner . Yellowstone's Destabilized Ecosystem: Elk Effects, Science, and Policy Conflict. Oxford, United Kingdom. Oxford University Press. 2006. xii (original) (raw)

The book discusses the complicated relationship between ecological science and policy in Yellowstone National Park, focusing on how management decisions influenced by political pressures have impacted the ecosystem. It examines the historical context of elk population control efforts and the shift to a 'natural regulation' paradigm, arguing that these decisions were often driven by societal forces rather than sound scientific principles. Wagner critiques this approach and highlights the need for an evidence-based understanding of ecosystem dynamics.