Environmentalism since 1945 Contributor(s): Haq, Gary (Author), Paul, Alistair (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415601819 ISBN-13: 9780415601818 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | World - General - Business & Economics | Development - Sustainable Development - History | Modern - 21st Century |
Dewey: 333.720 |
LCCN: 2011010785 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.66 lbs) 142 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Today environmental issues are part of daily life, a feature of the modern world almost everyone now recognises. Contemporary environmentalism has promoted a way of speaking and thinking about the environment that was not possible or imaginable decades ago. Environmentalism Since 1945 provides a concise introduction to the greening of politics, science, economics and culture in the post-war period. It covers key issues such as the:
Each chapter provides a historical perspective, anchoring topics to real events, influential ideas, and prominent figures. An essential introduction for all those interested in the history of environmentalism. |