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- Environmental alarmism has long been a political bellwether.
- About the Author: Frank Uekötter is professor of environmental humanities at the University of Birmingham.
- 232 Pages
- Science, Environmental Science
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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.Book Synopsis
Environmental alarmism has long been a political bellwether. Tell me what you think about the green apocalypse, and I'll tell you where you stand on the issues. But as the environmental heydays of the 1970s move into perspective, the time has come for a reassessment. Horror scenarios create a legacy whose effects have largely escaped attention. Based on case studies from four continents and the North Atlantic, Exploring Apocalyptica argues for a reevaluation of familiar clichés. 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. It also suggests that past horror scenarios impose constraints on ongoing debates. At a time when climate change turns from a scenario into an experienced reality, this book charts paths for an age that may have already moved beyond the peak apocalypse.Review Quotes
Past praise for Turning Points of Environmental History:
Uekotter has achieved superb editorial success, selecting quality authors and assuring germaneness to the subject matter. This book has thematic unity that merits reading as a whole. It is potentially stimulating for historians, particularly those who wonder what new periodization environmental history can suggest. The clarity of the essays makes it approachable for students, and it can well be used as a source of readings in environmental history courses.-- "Environmental History"
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.Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.19 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 232
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Environmental Science
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Frank Uekötter
Language: English
Street Date: August 14, 2018
TCIN: 1007426753
UPC: 9780822945239
Item Number (DPCI): 247-43-5684
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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