Exploring Apocalyptica - Coming to Terms with Environmental Alarmism

Based on case studies from four continents and the North Atlantic, Exploring Apocalyptica argues for a reevaluation of familiar cliches. It shows that environmentalists were less apocalyptic than commonly thought, and other groups were far more enthusiastic. It traces an interconnection with Cold War fears and economic depressions and demonstrates how alarmism faced limits in the Global South.

About the author

Frank Uekötter is professor of environmental humanities at the University of Birmingham. He is the author of more than a dozen books on a broad range of environmental, political, and socioeconomic issues. Since October 2021, he is principal investigator of the global history project "The Making of Monoculture" with generous support from a European Research Council Advanced Grant.

Summary

Environmental alarmism has long been a political bellwether. Based on case studies from four continents and the North Atlantic, Exploring Apocalyptica argues for a reevaluation of familiar clichés. t shows that environmentalists were less apocalyptic than commonly thought, and other groups were far more enthusiastic.

Product details

• Assisted by: Frank Uekoetter (Editor), Frank Uekotter (Editor), Frank Uekötter (Editor)
• Publisher: University Of Pittsburgh Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2018
• EAN: 9780822945239
• ISBN: 978-0-8229-4523-9
• No. of pages: 232
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 231 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 540 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature and society: general, reference works; Geschichte der Naturwissenschaften, Umweltwissenschaften, Umwelttechnik, SCIENCE / History, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, SCIENCE / Environmental Science (see also Chemistry / Environmental), Environmental Studies