Modern Environmentalism: An Introduction [Paperback]

David Pepper (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0415057450 | ISBN-13: 978-0415057455 | Publication Date: February 3, 1996

Modern Environmentalism presents a comprehensive introduction to environmentalism, the origins of its main beliefs and ideas, and how these relate to modern environmental ideologies. Providing a historical overview of the development of attitudes to nature and the environment in society, the book examines key environmentalist ideas, influences and movements. Science's role in mediating our view of nature is emphasised throughout. This entirely new account draws on the explosion of writing on socio-environment relations since Pepper's earlier work, The Roots of Modern Environmentalism.

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There are very few texts available which cover most of the issues which correspond to the course content, (and which satisfy my own views on the subject). Importantly too, it is written in a style which is attractive and accessible, which will appeal to the jaded minds of students who are overfed with indigestible academic jargon M Parnell, Napier University

About the Author

David Pepper is Professor of Geography at Oxford Brookes University. His previous books include Roots of Modern Environmentalism (Routledge, 1984), and Eco-Socialism: From Deep Ecology to Social Justice (Routledge, 1993). --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (February 3, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415057450
• ISBN-13: 978-0415057455
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I'm not expert but..., December 7, 2002

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This review is from: Modern Environmentalism: An Introduction (Paperback)

I found this book to be a wonderful 'introduction' to, among other things, the historical roots of modern environmentalism (I decided to read it 'for fun' after a recommendation from my anthropology prof). Pepper notes that many of today's environmentalists feel as though their movement is something new and without a history, thus he shows how a whole spectrum of envirnomental thought (ecocentric to technocentric) has evolved over the centuries. Pepper touches on all levels of the movement, from empirical(viability of alternative lifestyles) to philosophical (ecocentric versus anthropocentric understandings of nature and man), presenting arguments, as well as critiquing them. He relies heavily on citations from other works, and it has led me to read a couple more books he's referred to extensively. Very interesting stuff.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction, April 24, 2010

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This review is from: Modern Environmentalism: An Introduction (Paperback)

A great introduction to the topic. Easy to read, very well informed. It was published over ten years ago, so it doesn't contain the most up-to-date thought on the topic, but really lays the groundwork.