Women Pioneers For The Environment

Women Pioneers For The Environment
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As the torchbearers of environmental activism, women from around the world have created profound changes that are helping to ensure a healthier planet for all living things. Whether it is Judi Bari, who was crippled by a car bomb because of her efforts to save California's ancient redwood forests; Dai Qing, who was imprisoned for her opposition to an environmentally destructive dam on China's Yangtze River; or Dr. Tatynana Artyomkina, who defied KGB threats and exposed health and environmental risks in the Soviet Union, women have put their lives on the line and persevered against daunting odds to restore and protect the environment.

Mary Joy Breton provides absorbing sketches of these and other women activists in the Americas, Eastern and Western Europe, Africa, and Asia. Breton interweaves her accounts with narrative on the ecological hazards that drove these women to spearhead various environmental campaigns, examining why and how they challenged, and often defeated, the power structures of government and industry.

Although these remarkable women come from various geographical regions and represent a wide range of economic, ethnic, and political backgrounds, they share insights, values, and a particular sensitivity to the Earth that led them to change the course of history. Their courageous efforts illuminate the crucial role of women in the environmental movement, and provide inspiration for a new generation of activists.
Country USA
Brand Northeastern University Press
Manufacturer Northeastern University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber RKC2008489051
Color Grey
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781555534264
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Northeastern University Press
Manufacturer	Northeastern University Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	RKC2008489051
Color	Grey
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781555534264
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Women Pioneers For The Environment

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