The Environmental Movement: From Its Roots to the Challenges of a New Century - Hardcover

Pringle, Laurence

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0688156266 ISBN 13: 9780688156268

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2000

Synopsis

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.

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About this title

Synopsis

Chronicles the history, key players, and future challenges of the environmental movement.

Edition details

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0688156266
• ISBN 13: 9780688156268
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144