First Along the River: A Brief History of the US Environmental Movement
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First Along The River is a history of the environmental movement in the United States and provides a concise overview of the environmental movement from the colonial era to the present. Recounting the environmental movement's history as it parallels major social and political events in our nations history, First Along The River highlights important leaders and events; ti places critical concepts in context, and dramatizes the impact of government, industry, and population on the American landscape. First Along The River provides a balanced perspective on the changing relationship between the American people and their environment, introduces the major themes running through the movement's history, and supplies a set of tools for pursing a more in-depth study of the subject. First Along The River is an ideal introduction for the interested general reader, and holds much of value for the dedicated student of environmental issues.
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Book Description
First Along the River is the first concise, accessible, and informative introduction to the U.S. environmental movement that covers the colonial period through 1999. It provides students with a balanced, historical perspective on the history of the environmental movement in relation to major social and political events in U.S. history.
First Along the River: A Brief History of the US Environmental Movement,Benjamin Kline,Acada Books,0965502953,Environmental Conservation & Protection - General,Environmental Science,Environmental Studies,Environmental policy,Environmentalism,History,Nature,Nature/Ecology,United States,Conservation of the environment,NATURAL HISTORY, COUNTRY LIFE & PETS,Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection,Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects
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