Environmental Conservation in the United States
A Concise History
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Environmental Conservation in the United States
A Concise History
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This book provides a concise introduction to the history of environmental conservation in the United States designed for undergraduate college students studying environmental topics in a variety of disciplines. It clearly presents the key historical figures, writings, policies/laws, events, and major turning points that have significantly shaped environmental conservation efforts.
Table of Contents
Preface/Introduction
Part I. Setting the Stage
Chapter 1 The Colonial Period & Early Nationhood
Chapter 2 Westward Expansion, Industrial Revolution
Part II. The Rise of Environmental Conservation
Chapter 3 The Early Environmental Movement
Chapter 4 1920s to the 1940s: The Second Wave: From Dust Bowl to New Deal
Chapter 5 1950s to 1960s: Rise of Modern Environmentalism
Chapter 6 1970s: The Movement Develops & Diversifies
Part III. The Pendulum Years
Chapter 7 1980-1992: Jobs vs. the Environment
Chapter 8 1992-2000: Stalemate and the Search for a Third Way
Chapter 9 2000-2008: Backlash Part II: A New Millennium & the Great Recession
Chapter 10 2008-2016: The Great Recession and Promise of Green Economy
Chapter 11 Looking Forward
Appendix (terms & definitions)
Bibliography
Part I. Setting the Stage
Chapter 1 The Colonial Period & Early Nationhood
Chapter 2 Westward Expansion, Industrial Revolution
Part II. The Rise of Environmental Conservation
Chapter 3 The Early Environmental Movement
Chapter 4 1920s to the 1940s: The Second Wave: From Dust Bowl to New Deal
Chapter 5 1950s to 1960s: Rise of Modern Environmentalism
Chapter 6 1970s: The Movement Develops & Diversifies
Part III. The Pendulum Years
Chapter 7 1980-1992: Jobs vs. the Environment
Chapter 8 1992-2000: Stalemate and the Search for a Third Way
Chapter 9 2000-2008: Backlash Part II: A New Millennium & the Great Recession
Chapter 10 2008-2016: The Great Recession and Promise of Green Economy
Chapter 11 Looking Forward
Appendix (terms & definitions)
Bibliography
Product details
| Published | 05 Mar 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 176 |
| ISBN | 9781538109113 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Dimensions | 229 x 152 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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