Description: The Greenest Nation? by Frank Uekötter An account of German environmentalism that shows the influence of the past on todays environmental decisions. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An account of German environmentalism that shows the influence of the past on todays environmental decisions.Germany enjoys an enviably green reputation. Environmentalists in other countries applaud its strict environmental laws, its world-class green technology firms, its phase-out of nuclear power, and its influential Green Party. Germans are proud of these achievements, and environmentalism has become part of the German national identity. In The Greenest Nation? Frank Uek tter offers an overview of the evolution of German environmentalism since the late nineteenth century. He discusses, among other things, early efforts at nature protection and urban sanitation, the Nazi experience, and civic mobilization in the postwar years. He shows that much of Germanys green reputation rests on accomplishments of the 1980s, and emphasizes the mutually supportive roles of environmental nongovernmental organizations, corporations, and the state.Uek tter looks at environmentalism in terms of civic activism, government policy, and culture and life, eschewing the usual focus on politics, prophets, and NGOs. He also views German environmentalism in an international context, tracing transnational networks of environmental issues and actions and discussing German achievements in relation to global trends. Bringing his discussion up to the present, he shows the influence of the past on todays environmental decisions. As environmentalism is wrestling with the challenges of the twenty-first century, Germany could provide a laboratory for the rest of the world. Author Biography Frank Uek tter is Reader in Environmental Humanities at the University of Birmingham (UK). He is the author of The Green and the Brown- A History of Conservation in Nazi Germany, The Age of Smoke- Environmental Policy in Germany and the United States, 1880-1970, and other books. Review The publication is recommended to all human ecologists and environmental professionals looking at environmentalism in terms of civic activism, government policy, culture and lifestyle. It is a companion, providing background reading to students in human ecology and environmental science. It is a source of inspiration for environmental decision makers.—International Journal of Environment and Pollution...the book on the whole is an extremely welcome addition to the field and will be of particular value to undergraduate courses on environmental history. It also will be eagerly read by German historians struggling to integrate the countrys environmental movement into larger national narratives. Stylistically, the book was a pleasure to read, fullof revealing and well-narrated anecdotes.—German History Promotional This is clearly the best and most brilliant history of the greening of Germany, from German environmentalisms disparate origins until the present. Uekotter, a sharp and independent analyst with immense knowledge in the field, presents a fresh look at "green" Germany. Nearly every page of the book is full of surprising facts, and it is not written without a good pinch of green self-irony. -- Joachim Radkau, Professor of Modern History, Bielefeld University This is a welcome book from a leading German scholar, a lucid historical account of the broad roof called environmentalism in twentieth-century Germany. The brevity of the survey belies its comprehensiveness, for it skillfully situates German environmentalism in its broad social, political, and cultural contexts. -- Roger Chickering, Professor Emeritus, Georgetown University No one is better equipped than Uekotter for tracing the rise of German environmentalism. He has written a fascinating and timely account that explains well how environmentalism has emerged as a strong political movement, how it differs from nation to nation, and what those differences can teach us about our home-grown American ideas and commitments. -- Donald Worster, University of Kansas, author of A Passion for Nature: The Life of John Muir A boldly framed and constantly thought-provoking account of how Germany became a "laboratory for green growth." Uekotter casts his net wide to take in the worlds of activism, public policy, and everyday culture. Sharply written and fresh in its judgments, his book is both scholarly and accessible. -- David Blackbourn, Cornelius Vanderbilt Distinguished Professor of History at Vanderbilt University and author of The Conquest of Nature: Water, Landscape, and the Making of Modern Germany Frank Uekotters wonderful new book will help you think more clearly about environmental movements everywhere, not just in Germany. It is as much a work about the future as the past. -- Adam Rome, author of The Genius of Earth Day: How a 1970 Teach-In Unexpectedly Made the First Green Generation Review Quote The publication is recommended to all human ecologists and environmental professionals looking at environmentalism in terms of civic activism, government policy, culture and lifestyle. It is a companion, providing background reading to students in human ecology and environmental science. It is a source of inspiration for environmental decision makers. Details ISBN026253469X Pages 248 Audience Age 18 Publisher MIT Press Ltd Series History for a Sustainable Future Year 2017 ISBN-10 026253469X ISBN-13 9780262534697 Format Paperback Imprint MIT Press Subtitle A New History of German Environmentalism Place of Publication Cambridge, Mass. Country of Publication United States Media Book DEWEY 333.70943 Publication Date 2017-09-08 Affiliation University of Birmingham Short Title The Greenest Nation? Language English UK Release Date 2017-09-08 AU Release Date 2017-09-08 NZ Release Date 2017-09-08 US Release Date 2017-09-08 Author Frank Uekötter Alternative 9780262027328 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Illustrations 14 figures; 14 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159614402;
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Book Title: The Greenest Nation?
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Number of Pages: 248 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: The Greenest Nation?: a New History of German Environmentalism
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