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 environmentalism in the United States.Writing fifty-five...

List of contents

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

About the author

David Schuyler is Arthur and Katherine Shadek Professor of the Humanities and American Studies, Franklin & Marshall College. Schuyler is author of numerous books, including the award-winning Sanctified Landscape.

Product details

• Authors: David Schuyler
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9781501752070
• ISBN: 978-1-5017-5207-0
• No. of pages: 282
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous