In this book the author traces the intellectual, political, social and economic roots of environmental activism, and shows how concern for the environment has emerged from relative obscurity to centre-stage and made the environment a public rather than a private issue. The narrative spans early attempts by the United Nations to foster conservation; the role of writers such as Rachel Carson; the cathartic influence of the Stockholm Conference in the early seventies and the successes and failures of the United Nations ...
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In this book the author traces the intellectual, political, social and economic roots of environmental activism, and shows how concern for the environment has emerged from relative obscurity to centre-stage and made the environment a public rather than a private issue. The narrative spans early attempts by the United Nations to foster conservation; the role of writers such as Rachel Carson; the cathartic influence of the Stockholm Conference in the early seventies and the successes and failures of the United Nations Environmental Programme. The book concludes with chapters on the present state of the global environment and speculation about developments in the 21st century.
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Add this copy of Global Environmental Movement: Reclaiming Paradise to cart. $15.77, good condition, Sold by Halcyon Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 9781852932374.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9781852932374.
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