Status
Available
Publication
HarperCollins [First Edition]
Pages
144
Description
Chronicles the history, key players, and future challenges of the environmental movement.
Description
Environmentalism is one of the most powerful social revolutions of the twentieth century. It has affected our legal and educational systems, the economy, politics--and our day-to-day lives. And it will continue to promote change in the new millennium.
Noted science writer Laurence Pringle examines this extraordinary force. He traces the movement's evolution from its grassroots beginning in seventeenth-century New England town meetings to its present-day focus on global issues. He describes the key events and concerns that have shaped it and tells how writers, thinkers, scientists, politicians, and ordinary people have played major roles through the years. Finally, he looks forward to a new century, discussing some of the challenges that must be faced and overcome in the years ahead.
Informative and thought provoking, The Environmental Movement is important reading for everyone who cares about our planet.
Noted science writer Laurence Pringle examines this extraordinary force. He traces the movement's evolution from its grassroots beginning in seventeenth-century New England town meetings to its present-day focus on global issues. He describes the key events and concerns that have shaped it and tells how writers, thinkers, scientists, politicians, and ordinary people have played major roles through the years. Finally, he looks forward to a new century, discussing some of the challenges that must be faced and overcome in the years ahead.
Informative and thought provoking, The Environmental Movement is important reading for everyone who cares about our planet.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
144 p.; 9.25 inches
ISBN
0688156266 / 9780688156268