Introduces students to the environmental movement, discussing the people, legislation, and events that shaped the movement, as well as its impact on American history in the twentieth century.
Content Note
Saving the living world -- Subdue the Earth -- Early stirrings -- An emerging movement -- The green decade -- Legislating change -- The '80s backlash -- Losing influence -- Reinventing environmentalism -- Environmentalism and America -- Chronology and timeline.