Preserving the Nation: The Conservation and Environmental Movements 1870 - 2000

by Thomas Raymond Wellock

Book Overview

In the popular imagination, the roots of environmentalism lie in actions undertaken at the beginning of the twentieth century to conserve the nation's natural resources and preserve its scenic wonders. To some extent, those who have chronicled environmentalism have reinforced this perception, often writing about the heroes who helped create national parks and save forests rather than considering fundamental trends. Although most make some mention...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882952544
• ISBN13: 9780882952543
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 7.9"