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The Land That Could Be: Environmentalism and Democracy in the Twenty First Century (Urban and Industrial Environments)by William A. Shutkin
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Chosen as the Best Book in Ecological and Transformational Politics by the Section on Ecological and Transformational Politics of the American Political Science Association (APSA). In this book environmentalist and lawyer William Shutkin describes a new kind of environmental and social activism spreading across the nation, one that joins the pursuit of environmental quality with that of civic health and sustainable local economies. In the face of challenges posed by often corrosive market forces and widespread social disaffection, this civic environmentalism is creating nothing less than a new public discourse and dynamic social vision grounded in environmental action. Shutkin points the way to vibrant, sustainable communities through four inspiring examples of civic environmentalism in action: the redevelopment of contaminated urban land for agriculture in inner-city Boston, mass-transit-based development and waterfront restoration in Oakland, protection of open space and conservation-based development in rural Colorado, and smart-growth and sustainability strategies in suburban New Jersey. The book's underlying message is that the nation's environmental health is a critical factor in its success as a vital democracy. Social health, democratic community, and environmentalism, Shutkin shows, are one. Review:andquot;The Land That Could Be is a shining work that grasps with clarity and conviction the mutually reinforcing relationship between environmental and social deterioration. Shutkin's work reveals how two hitherto distinct movements, social justice and environmental reform, are merging in our inner cities and deracinated rural communities to reforge an America we have lost and long for.andquot; andmdash;Paul Hawken, author of The Ecology of Commerce and coauthor of Natural Capitalism Review:andquot;William Shutkin offers a solid critique of the established environmental movement and suggests a positive way to integrate environmental and social issues. It is a powerfully important contribution to the debate about the future of environmentalism.andquot; andmdash;Carl Anthony, Urban Habitat Program, San Francisco, and University of California, Berkeley Review:andquot;An important and powerful statement.andquot; andmdash;Mark Dowie, author of #LINK Review:andquot;The Land That Could Be is a shining work that grasps with clarity and conviction the mutually reinforcing relationship between environmental and social deterioration. Shutkin's work reveals how two hitherto distinct movements, social justice and environmental reform, are merging in our inner cities and deracinated rural communities to reforge an America we have lost and long for.andquot; -- Paul Hawken, author of The Ecology of Commerce and coauthor of Natural Capitalism Synopsis:Environmentalist and lawyer William Shutkin describes a new kind of environmental and social activism spreading across the nation, one that joins the pursuit of environmental quality with that of civic health and sustainable local economies. Synopsis:Includes bibliographical references and index.
About the AuthorWilliam Shutkin is President and CEO of the Orton Family Foundation and a Research Affiliate in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at MIT. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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