Over the past thirty years, an astonishingly diverse set of issues
has been addressed under the umbrella of the environmental
movement. In Speaking of Earth, Alon Tal brings together twenty
path-breaking speeches by leading environmentalists around the
world that highlight the range of topics that have caught the
attention of activists and inspired ecological movements. Included
among the selections are Rachel Carson's defense of her eye-opening
book Silent Spring, Prince Charles's passionate call for
sustainable agriculture, and the Dalai Lama's presention of a path
to ecological harmony. Appeals for action by Chico Mendes, the
martyr of the Amazonian rainforest, are presented alongside Nobel
Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai's vision of afforestation for
Africa. Housewife hero Lois Gibbs's speech to Congress about the
toxic pollution at Love Canal joins legendary Norwegian
anthropologist-sailor Thor Heyerdahl's call to save the oceans at
the 1972 Stockholm Conference. Each speech is annotated with a
brief biography of the speaker and an accessible analysis of the
particular environmental challenge that engaged them. The message
that emerges is diverse, compelling, and passionate. The evolution
of the world's environmental movement during the past-half century
is articulated through the words of fervent individuals that
launched a global transformation. Offering a refreshing summary of
the depth and breadth of modern environmentalism, this book will be
of interest to activists, students, professionals, and scholars
alike.
General
Imprint: |
Rutgers University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2006 |
First published: |
2006 |
Editors: |
Alon Tal
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
272 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8135-3727-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
The environment >
General
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LSN: |
0-8135-3727-4 |
Barcode: |
9780813537276 |
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