First along the river : a brief history of the U.S. environmental movement
by Kline, Benjamin, 1955- (Author)
Summary
"First Along the River: A Brief History of the U.S. Environmental Movement 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, from the precolonial era to the present. The book highli... Full description
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"First Along the River: A Brief History of the U.S. Environmental Movement 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, from the precolonial era to the present. The book highlights important people and events; places critical concepts in context; and shows the impact of government, industry, and population on the American landscape. The fifth edition includes up-to-date coverage of the environmental movement and developments including an overview of environmental issues since 2012, environmental policies impacted by the Trump administration, the coronavirus pandemic, and the switch back to a more global perspective under the Biden administration."--Back cover |
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Item Description: |
Previous edition: 2011. |
Physical Description: |
xi, 259 pages ; 23 cm |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9781538159323 1538159325 9781538159330 1538159333 |
Author Notes: |
Benjamin Kline is professor in both the Social Science and Intercultural Studies Divisions at De Anza College. |