The U.S. Forest Service celebrated its centennial in 2005. With a new preface by the author, this new edition of Harold K. Steen¿s classic history (originally published in 1976) provides a broad perspective on the Service¿s administrative & policy controversies & successes. Steen updates the book with discussions of a number of recent concerns, among them the spotted owl issue; wilderness & roadless areas; new research on habitat, biodiversity, & fire prevention; below-cost timber sales; & workplace diversity in a male-oriented field. This volume is a study of the public policy process as it affects one major federal agency, & is also an interesting human drama, peopled by exciting & strong-minded personalities. Illustrations.