Direct Action in British Environmentalism (Paperback)

Direct action has become a key part of the strategy of the radical environmental movement since the early 1990s, used to address issues such as road building and car culture, genetically modified foods, consumerism and global finance institutions. It has helped shape the political climate and has transformed the way people view political action, undermining the assumption that the power of politicians and big businesses cannot be contested. At the same time it is highly controversial, often illegal, and, partly due to its move towards greater militancy, may be included in new Prevention of Terrorism legislation. "Direct Action in British Environmentalism" charts and analyzes the nature and impact of this new wave of direct action. The contributors approach the phenomenon from a wide variety of perspectives and disciplines and present data concerning both the quantity and type of recent environmental protest and the sociological and organisational features of those performing it. Subjects covered include: the history of the movement and its influence on contemporary activism; the identities and new tribalism of "eco-warriors"; the reaction of the mass media; the impact of direct act

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2000
First published:	2000
Authors:	Brian Doherty • Matthew Paterson • Benjamin Seel
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-24246-2
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmentalist, conservationist & Green organizations Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Demonstrations & protest movements
LSN:	0-415-24246-0
Barcode:	9780415242462

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