Wild Nevada assembles twenty-nine writers who know and love the Nevada wilderness to testify on its behalf. Contributors include literary artists, scholars, environmental and community activists, politicians, ranchers, scientists, and park rangers, who despite their eclectic backgrounds and their varied perspectives on public policy are united in their devotion to the ecological and aesthetic values of Nevada's threatened wilderness areas and in their belief in the critical role that wild places play in enhancing our human lives and spirit. Their comments offer inspiring , thought-provoking insight into the vital importance of Nevada's back-country.