Pomona College instructor's book named one of the best of 2008 by Amazon.com

Richard Hazlett, the Stephen M. Pauley M.D. 1962 Professor of Environmental Studies and Professor of Geology at Pomona College, Jane E. Nielson and Howard G. Wilshire, wrote "The American West at Risk: Science, Myths, and the Politics of Land Abuse and Recovery."

Amazon.com recently selected the work as one of its "Best Books of 2008:" in the category "Top 10 Books: Outdoors and Nature," Pomona College officials said.

Oxford University published the June 2008 science-based book that details human-caused environmental obstacles in the U.S., threats to remaining resources and possible strategies to help.