The American Experience in Environmental Protection

• Main Author: Newton, Lisa (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Heidelberg : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Ethics, 6
• Subjects: Philosophy.; Ethics.; Philosophy of nature.; Environmental law.; Environmental policy.; Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice.; Philosophy of Nature.

This book tracks the growth of environmental awareness and conservation in the United States through the major trends of the 20th century, and establishes a philosophical ground for protection of the environment.  It records a major cultural shift in the thinking of this nation, and provides guideli...

Table of Contents:

• Author’s Preface
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Environmental Background
• Chapter 2:  Business Hears the Call
• Chapter 3: Coming to Value Nature.