U.S. Environmental Policy and Politics: A Documentary History

Author:   Kevin Hillstrom ,  Laurie Hillstrom
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Edition:   Revised ed.
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9781604264753


Pages:   800
Publication Date:   01 May 2010
Format:   Hardback
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As citizens address the issues of climate change, earth-friendly technologies, and jumpstarting a green economy, environmental politics has gained a prominent position on the American political landscape. U.S. Environmental Policy and Politics: A Documentary History shows readers the many ways throughout American history in which environmental concerns have intersected with issues of energy production and consumption, government regulation, private property rights, economic growth, and lifestyle choices. The primary sources featured in the book illuminate essential events and environmental controversies that have roiled the waters of American politics and policymaking from the colonial era to the twenty-first century. The volume opens with a narrative overview which develops the major environmental themes discussed in the chapters and documents that follow. Each chapter leads with a comprehensive narrative that provides background information necessary for understanding the significance of the primary documents. The wide-ranging document collections include over 150 full and excerpted speeches, writings by conservationists, federal and state legislation, court opinions, testimonies, policy briefs, and more. The documents are preceded by context-setting headnotes which provide information on the key players and events. Some of the topics covered include: Population growth and territorial expansion Toxins and waste disposal Air pollution and climate change Wilderness and species protection Energy production Conservation and environmental justice Land and water use Urban development and public health Mining and logging A timeline listing major events from the colonial era to the present provides an overview of U.S. environmental history, while illustrations and an index further supplement this title. U.S. Environmental Policy and Politics is well-suited for collections at academic, community college, and public libraries. Key Features Thematic, primary source documents Chronological chapters from colonial era to the present Addresses current concerns about climate change and energy conservation Tracks the rise of regulatory agencies

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Author:   Kevin Hillstrom ,  Laurie Hillstrom
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   CQ Press
Edition:   Revised ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.70cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.560kg
ISBN:  

9781604264753


ISBN 10:   1604264756
Pages:   800
Publication Date:   01 May 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Kevin Hillstrom has written and edited award-winning reference books on a wide range of subjects, including American history, popular culture, and international environmental issues. His reference works include the four-volume American Civil War Reference Library (2000), the six volume The World’s Environments series (2003–04), and the nine-volume series The Industrial Revolution (2005–06)

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