Embattled River : The Hudson and Modern American Environmentalism /

In Embattled River, David Schuyler describes the efforts to reverse the pollution and bleak future of the Hudson River that became evident in the 1950s. Through his investigative narrative, Schuyler uncovers the critical role of this iconic American waterway in the emergence of modern environmentali...

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Main Author: Schuyler, David (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ithaca, NY : Cornell University Press, 2018
Subjects:
Environmental protection > Hudson River Valley (N.Y. and N.J.)
Environmentalism > Hudson River Valley (N.Y. and N.J.) > History.
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ISBN:9781501718076
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Illustrations
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • 1. The Battle over Storm King
  • 2. Politics and the River
  • 3. Pete Seeger and the Clearwater
  • 4. The Fishermen and the Riverkeeper
  • 5. The Continuing Battle against Power Plants
  • 6. Scenic Hudson's Expanding Mission
  • 7. Linking Landscapes and Promoting History
  • 8. A Poisoned River
  • 9. A River Still Worth Fighting For
  • Notes
  • Index

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