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 The Environmental MovementA Chelsea House TitleLiz SonnebornNarrated by Christopher Prince Book published by Chelsea House The Environmental Movement introduces readers to this significant movement, which arose in the United States in the late 1800s in response to the nation's dwindling forests and the pollution caused by a greater number of factories. The vibrant text chronicles the accomplishments of conservationists such as Gifford Pinchot and John Muir, who helped the movement gain a foothold in the United States. This useful book also details how environmentalism has become a global effort, led by organizations such as Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund. TABLE OF CONTENTS:Saving the Living World Subdue the Earth Early Stirrings An Emerging Movement The Green Decade Legislating Change The 1980s Backlash Losing Influence Reinventing Environmentalism Environmentalism and America |
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