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Book SynopsisThis second edition of Historical Dictionary of Environmentalism contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important events, issues, organizations, ideas, and people shaping the direction of environmentalism worldwide.
Trade ReviewWith the updated Bibliography the standout feature, this second edition of Historical Dictionary of Environmentalism is probably most useful for those undertaking an assignment or beginning research on aspects of the global environmental movement. As a key to book-length literature, and with the numerous Web links, the bibliography provides an unrivalled access point for further information. This is not to negate the book’s wider value. The entries in the dictionary sequence offer an excellent overview of the development and current position of environmentalism, as well as extensive background on the factors underlying environmental concerns…. All libraries that have the first edition, even though it appeared just seven years previously, should consider purchase of this revised Historical Dictionary of Environmentalism. Public libraries that did not acquire the 2009 edition may also feel that this is a title that will be of value to their readers. It offers an informed, dispassionate and realistic overview of the development and current state of environmentalism across the globe and should stand as a valuable counterweight to those who dismiss scientific fact as ‘fake news’, disdain experts and denigrate those who seek to protect our environment as ‘tree-huggers’. * s *
Table of ContentsEditor’s Foreword Jon Woronoff Preface List of Acronyms and Abbreviations Chronology Introduction THE DICTIONARY Bibliography About the Author
