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Gilbert, Bil – Smithsonian, 1990
Presents a historical perspective of the environmental movement in the United States, beginning with Earth Day, 1970. Profiles "environmentalists" and describes environmental activities, achievements with environmental reform, turning points, and proenvironmental legislation from 1970-90. (MCO)
Descriptors: Background, Conservation (Environment), Environment, Environmental Education
Stegner, Wallace – Smithsonian, 1990
Describes the development of environmentalism in the United States as presented in literary works and through prominent early American thinkers up to Earth Day 1970. (MCO)
Descriptors: Authors, Background, Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education
Parfit, Michael – Smithsonian, 1990
Presents a historical perspective of the inception and development of an environmental group, Earth First. This account includes literary influences, leadership, goal development, philosophy, trends, and the organization's relationship to other environmental groups. (MCO)
Descriptors: Activism, Citizen Participation, Civil Disobedience, Conservation (Environment)
