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The Greening of a Nation?: Environmentalism in the U.S. Since 1945

3.3/5 ( ratings)

The first balanced look at the evolution and significance of environmentalism, THE GREENING OF A NATION demonstrates the many attitudes Americans have held toward nature, as well as how these attitudes have created the social and cultural concerns of the post-1945 era. The text synthesizes the many facets of environmentalism in an even-handed manner, showing both the triumphs and shortcomings of the concept.

Language: English

Pages: 219

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company

Release: June 23, 1997

ISBN: 0155028553

ISBN 13: 9780155028555

The Greening of a Nation?: Environmentalism in the U.S. Since 1945

3.3/5 ( ratings)

The first balanced look at the evolution and significance of environmentalism, THE GREENING OF A NATION demonstrates the many attitudes Americans have held toward nature, as well as how these attitudes have created the social and cultural concerns of the post-1945 era. The text synthesizes the many facets of environmentalism in an even-handed manner, showing both the triumphs and shortcomings of the concept.

Language: English

Pages: 219

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company

Release: June 23, 1997

ISBN: 0155028553

ISBN 13: 9780155028555

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