Environmental patriotism, the belief that the national environment
defines a country's greatness, is a significant strand in twentieth
century American environmentalism. This book is the first to
explore the history of environmental patriotism in America through
the intriguing stories of environmental patriots and the rhetoric
of their speeches and propaganda, The See America First movement
began in 1906 with the aim of protecting and promoting the
landscapes of the American West. In 1908, Gifford Pinchot and
President Theodore Roosevelt hosted the White House Conservation
Conference to promote the wise use of natural resources for
generations of Americans. In 1912, Pittsburgh's smoke investigation
condemned the effects of coal smoke on the city's environment. In
World War II, a massive propaganda effort mobilized millions of
Americans to plant victory gardens to save resources for the war
abroad. While these may not seem like crucial moments for the
American environmental movement, this new history of American
environmentalism shows that they are linked by patriotism. The book
offers a provoking critique of environmentalists' communication
strategies and suggests patriotism as a persuasive hook for new
ways to make environmental issues a national priority. This
original research should be of interest to scholars of
environmental communication, environmental history, American
history and environmental philosophy.
General
| Imprint: |
Routledge
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Routledge Explorations in Environmental Studies |
| Release date: |
May 2015 |
| First published: |
2008 |
| Authors: |
Anne Marie Todd
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-138-91556-5 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-138-91556-4 |
| Barcode: |
9781138915565 |
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