Historical Dictionary of Environmentalism

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Dictionaries, Science & Nature, Nature, Environment, Environmental Conservation & Protection
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of Environmentalism by Peter Dauvergne, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Peter Dauvergne ISBN: 9781442269613
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: September 9, 2016
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: Peter Dauvergne
ISBN: 9781442269613
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: September 9, 2016
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

To capture the diversity within environmentalism, this dictionary takes a global tack with a focus on ideas, events, institutions, initiatives, and green movements since the 1960s. It strives to avoid a common error in many histories of environmentalism: to exaggerate the input of the wealthy countries of Europe and North America and understate the influence of Africa, Asia, South and Central America, and the Polar Regions. It aims as well for a more comprehensive analysis than most histories of the modern environmental movement, understanding environmentalism as emerging not only from grassroots and formal nongovernmental associations, but also from corporate, governmental, and intergovernmental organizations and initiatives. This assumes the ideas and energy infusing environmentalism with political purpose arise from hundreds of thousands of sources: from corporate boardrooms to bureaucratic policies to international negotiations to activists. Thus, environmentalists are not only indigenous people blocking a logging road, Greenpeace activists protesting a seal hunt, or green candidates contesting an election; an equal or larger number of environmentalists are working within the Japanese bureaucracy to implement environmental policies, within the World Bank to assess the environmental impacts of loans, within Wal-Mart to green its purchasing practices, or within intergovernmental forums to negotiate international environmental agreements.

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Environmentalism contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important events, issues, organizations, ideas, and people shaping the direction of environmentalism worldwide. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about environmentalism.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

To capture the diversity within environmentalism, this dictionary takes a global tack with a focus on ideas, events, institutions, initiatives, and green movements since the 1960s. It strives to avoid a common error in many histories of environmentalism: to exaggerate the input of the wealthy countries of Europe and North America and understate the influence of Africa, Asia, South and Central America, and the Polar Regions. It aims as well for a more comprehensive analysis than most histories of the modern environmental movement, understanding environmentalism as emerging not only from grassroots and formal nongovernmental associations, but also from corporate, governmental, and intergovernmental organizations and initiatives. This assumes the ideas and energy infusing environmentalism with political purpose arise from hundreds of thousands of sources: from corporate boardrooms to bureaucratic policies to international negotiations to activists. Thus, environmentalists are not only indigenous people blocking a logging road, Greenpeace activists protesting a seal hunt, or green candidates contesting an election; an equal or larger number of environmentalists are working within the Japanese bureaucracy to implement environmental policies, within the World Bank to assess the environmental impacts of loans, within Wal-Mart to green its purchasing practices, or within intergovernmental forums to negotiate international environmental agreements.

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Environmentalism contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important events, issues, organizations, ideas, and people shaping the direction of environmentalism worldwide. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about environmentalism.

More books from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Cover of the book Spiritually Transformative Psychotherapy by Peter Dauvergne
Cover of the book The Mystery in School Finances by Peter Dauvergne
Cover of the book Juvenile Delinquency by Peter Dauvergne
Cover of the book Understanding Globalization by Peter Dauvergne
Cover of the book Unboxing IT by Peter Dauvergne
Cover of the book Marketing and Outreach for the Academic Library by Peter Dauvergne
Cover of the book News Narratives and News Framing by Peter Dauvergne
Cover of the book Art and Public History by Peter Dauvergne
Cover of the book Illusions of Paradox by Peter Dauvergne
Cover of the book Immigrant Experiences by Peter Dauvergne
Cover of the book Challenges Facing Suburban Schools by Peter Dauvergne
Cover of the book Big Ideas for Little Kids by Peter Dauvergne
Cover of the book From the Center to the Edge by Peter Dauvergne
Cover of the book Tell Me about the Presidents by Peter Dauvergne
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of The Salvation Army by Peter Dauvergne
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy