To Save the Earth: The American Environmental Movement (Epoch Biography)
By Jules Archer.
Description
An "eloquent, intelligent, and readable" look at four people who built the environmental movement -- Booklist for They Had a DreamThe American environmental movement stretches back over a century of activism and hard work. Four extraordinary Americans stand at its heart: John Muir, a pioneer of conservationism, was the founder of our national park system. Rachel Carson, biologist and author, brought widespread attention to the effects of pesticides and chemical wastes. David McTaggert, the organizer of Greenpeace, introduced the tactic of non-violent resistance into the struggle, ...
ISBN(s)
0670871214, 9780670871216
