Alston Chase

About the Author

Alston Chase is a distinguished environmental historian and author whose incisive critiques have reshaped public discourse on conservation and land management. With a background in philosophy and ecology, Chase has dedicated his career to exposing the unintended consequences of well-intentioned policies in America's natural landscapes. His seminal work, Playing God in Yellowstone: The Destruction of America's First National Park (with an Epilogue by the Author), meticulously documents the ecological mismanagement that threatened one of the nation's most iconic wilderness areas, blending rigorous research with compelling narrative to advocate for more humble and science-based stewardship. Chase's writings continue to influence policymakers, activists, and scholars, urging a reevaluation of humanity's role in preserving the wild.