History of the Australian Environment Movement

By: Drew Hutton, Libby Connors

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Paperback | 19 April 1999

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This book traces the development of the environment movement in Australia from the first visionaries who pressed for preservation of native fauna and for sanitation in cities to a mass social movement that challenges the most powerful interests in society. European settlers responded strongly, and often unwisely, to the unique flora, fauna and landscapes of Australia. The authors examine the social biases and traditions which contributed to the rise of an environmental ethic in the late nineteenth century. They then analyse the campaigns of the second wave, showing how the environment movement evolved as a social movement and became a sophisticated factor in the political process. The authors, professional historians and environmental activists, have written an original and highly readable book for social scientists and historians, as well as activists and general readers.

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' ... a must for all involved in the environment movement ... [this] is a concise and thorough account of the way in which the broad issue of 'the environment' has become a well established and at times immensely successful tool of societal change.' Australian Environment Review ' ... makes an impressive contribution to the on-going need to conserve our environment for the longer term. I hope we get more books of this standard.' Conservation Bulletin ' ... an excellent textbook for many disciplines that inter-connect with environmentalism in both the natural and human sciences. It gives a critical and comprehensive overview of the emergence of environmentalism and as well as providing historical perspective on the subject, may well encourage more detailed case studies and analyses.' Historical Records of Australian Science

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Non-Fiction Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning The Environment Conservation of The Environment History Regional & National History Australasian & Pacific History Engineering & Technology Environmental Science Environmentalist Society & Culture Cultural Studies

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Introduction
The First Wave: 1860s To World War II
The professional base
Sane Citizens and Sanatarians
The Second Wave Builds: World War II TO 1972; 3 Old meets new
The Campaigning Movement: 1973-1983
Taking to the streets
Taking to the bush
The Professional Movement: 1983-1990
Fighting for wilderness
Urban issues and pollution
Green politics
The Green Momentum Falters: 1990-1998
Neo-liberalism and the green agenda
Epilogue
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