His first book , National Parks : The American Experience ( 1979 ; revised 1987 , 1997 ) , has been praised by some as the definitive study of the national park idea .
Runte 's work focuses on parks , conservation , and public transportation .
Runte 's first book , National Parks : The American Experience ( 1979 ; revised 1987 , 1997 ) , has been praised by some as the definitive study of the national park idea .
Runte 's work focuses on parks , conservation , and public transportation .