• American Environmentalism (hardcover edition)

• Author Greg Barton
• Published by Greenhaven Press

From the belief of early colonists that forests were a resource to be exploited to the modern idea that ecology should be a priority for everyone, American attitudes toward the environment are portrayed in this fascinating collection of primary and secondary sources. Writers as diverse as James Madison, Henry David Thoreau, Theodore Roosevelt, and John Muir contribute a wide range of views.

Review:

"The 21 essays, speeches, book excerpts, and personal observations, organized historically, look at the movement from both inside and out. The anthology offers a solid starting point for research."
-- Booklist (September 2002)

"This title in the new 'American Social Movements' series provides a more thorough historical overview. Students seeking authoritative primary and secondary sources...will find this readable and a useful research tool."
-- Booklist (September 2002)

"In the new 'American Social Movements' series, these anthologies of articles, speeches interviews, and scholarly essays are for an older, sophisticated audience. There are some fascinating present day writings sure to open up discussion...There's as much here for adults as there is for teens; in fact, the books would be excellent for family discussion."
-- Booklist (July 2002)

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• Published/Released: March 2002
• ISBN 13: 9780737710441
• ISBN 10: 0737710446
• DDC: 333.7
• Product number: 179226
• Shipping Weight: 1.00 lbs (0.45 kgs)

Price: US $40.80

• (20% Discount for Schools and Libraries in the U.S. and Canada)