Republic of Shade: New England and the American Elm
Traces the elm’s transformation from a fast-growing weed into a regional and national icon.
Traces the elm’s transformation from a fast-growing weed into a regional and national icon.
By looking at works by Native Americans, African Americans, European Americans, and others, and by considering forms of literature beyond the traditional nature essay, Myers expands our conceptions of environmental writing and environmental justice.
A comparative history of environmental policy development in Germany and the United States from 1880 to 1970, and the rise of civic activism to combat air pollution.
Ecovillages are arguably seen as “pioneers of change.” Yet, thus far, little light has been shed on their potential to effect change beyond their own borders. This issue of RCC Perspectives presents a much needed overview of research on ecovillages, looking at the history and philosophy of utopias and presenting case studies and ongoing research from across the globe.
Taking a closer look at the history of eco-images and their influence in current debates, this issue of RCC Perspectives analyzes the role of visual material in shaping environmental discourses.
Food, Inc. reveals surprising truths about what we eat, how it’s produced, and where we are going from here.
Ecovillage at Ithaca could be thought of as an “alternative suburb,” or as a US middle class neighborhood with an ecological focus and a high awareness of community.
The Monkey Wrench Gang fueled a new generation of angry young environmentalists (such as Earth First!) who practice monkey-wrenching, or sabotage for the sake of protecting the wilderness.
Carson’s Silent Spring: A Reader’s Guide provides an in-depth analysis and contextualization of Silent Spring. It also surveys the lasting impact the text has had on the environmentalist movement in the last fifty years.
Silent Spring describes the harmful effects of pesticides on the environment, and is widely credited with helping launch the environmental movement.