First along the river : a brief history of the U.S. environmental movement

by Kline, Benjamin

First Along the River: A Brief History of the U.S. Environmental Movement provides students with a balanced, historical perspective on the history of the environmental movement in relation to major social and political events in U.S. history, from the precolonial era to the present. The book highlights important people and events; places critical concepts in context; and shows the impact of government, industry, and population on the American landscape. The fifth edition includes up-to-date coverage of the environmental movement and developments including an overview of environmental issues since 2012, environmental policies impacted by the Trump administration, the coronavirus pandemic, and the switch back to a more global perspective under the Biden administration.

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