Legacy of the Yosemite Mafia
eBook - ePub

Legacy of the Yosemite Mafia

The Ranger Image and Noble Cause Corruption in the National Park Service

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eBook - ePub

Legacy of the Yosemite Mafia

The Ranger Image and Noble Cause Corruption in the National Park Service

About this book

Uncover the hidden history of America's National Park Service and the "Yosemite Mafia." Drawing upon his experiences as a criminal investigator, Paul Berkowitz exposes a culture of misconduct and ethical lapses within the NPS. This investigative non-fiction reveals how an over-emphasis on the "ranger image" has led to a system where accountability is compromised and corruption can thrive.

Berkowitz challenges conventional wisdom, citing verified news accounts, internal agency documents, and personal notes to demonstrate a bias against professional law enforcement. He uncovers a history of cover-ups and ethical compromises, beginning with the infamous "Yosemite Mafia."

  • Explore the roots of noble cause corruption within the NPS
  • Understand the impact of the "ranger image" on agency practices
  • Discover the truth behind the Yosemite Mafia and their legacy

For readers interested in government transparency, environmental conservation, and the ethical responsibilities of law enforcement, this is a cautionary tale of an agency struggling to live up to its ideals.

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Information

Publisher
Trine Day
Year
2017
Topic
Social Sciences
eBook ISBN
9781634241274
Subtopic
American Government
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. cover
  2. Title page
  3. Copyright page
  4. Dedication
  5. Table of Contents
  6. PART 1
  7. PART 2
  8. PART 3
  9. Index

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Yes, you can access Legacy of the Yosemite Mafia by Paul D. Berkowitz,James ("J.T.") Reynolds in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & American Government. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.