Women Pioneers For The Environment

A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting.The spine remains undamaged. 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; D ai Qing, who was imprisoned for her opposition to an environmentally destru ctive 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 odd s to restore and protect the environment. Mary Joy Breton provides absorbing sketches of these and other women activi sts in the Americas, Eastern and Western Europe, Africa, and Asia. Breton i nterweaves her accounts with narrative on the ecological hazards that drove these women to spearhead various environmental campaigns, examining why an d how they challenged, and often defeated, the power structures of governme nt 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.

Product Info

ISBN: 1555534260

ISBN-13: 9781555534264

Publisher: Northeastern University Pres

Year: 2000

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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