Synopses & Reviews
Cramer provides a window into the world of radical environmentalism and the political process. He examines how deep ecology evolved, how its ideas influence our lives, and how it impacts our laws.
The book begins with an overview of deep ecology and traces its history in American political thought. Cramer then looks at the tactics employed by radical environmentalists and the relationship formed between activists and their political counterparts. He explains the difference between what deep ecology ultimately wants and what it strives for on a daily basis. Federal environmental legislation and congressional testimony are analyzed for trends, and media coverage of radical environmentalism is also examined. Cramer provides the first comprehensive look at the impact of deep ecology and radical environmentalism on American environmental politics and law. This book will be invaluable to scholars and researchers of contemporary American politics and law, environmental studies, and the media.
Review
Strengths of Deep Environmental Politics include its attempt to examine comprehensively the interaction of the deep ecology movement with key players in the political system as well as its use of primary research to establish its conclusions....adds to a richer understanding of environmental policy.The Journal of Politics
Synopsis
The first thorough look at the impact of deep ecology and radical environmentalism on American politics and law.
Synopsis
Cramer provides a window into the world of radical environmentalism and the political process. He explores tenets, history, and tactics of deep ecology. This book provides the first comprehensive look at the impact of deep ecology by examining environmental legislation, congressional testimony, legal scholarship, court cases, and media reporting.
About the Author
PHILLIP F. CRAMER is a John W. Wade Scholar at Vanderbilt Law School.