A Force for Nature The Story of NRDC and Its Fight to Save Our Planet
by Adams, John H.; Adams, Patricia; Black, GeorgeFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2010-08-25
Publisher(s): Chronicle Books
Other versions by this Author
List Price: $24.95
Rent Book
Select for Price
Digital
$12.79*
New Book
We're Sorry
Sold Out
Used Book
We're Sorry
Sold Out
How Marketplace Works:
- This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
- Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
- Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
- Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
- Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.
Summary
The world's preeminent environmental organization began with a layer of soot on the windowsill of a Greenwich Village apartment. Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) founder John H. Adams, a pioneer of environmental action, was working as a lawyer for the U.S. Attorney's office when he and fellow lawyers teamed up to form a grassroots environmental advocacy group. Since 1970, NRDC has grown into an international powerhouse with 1.2 million members and a staff of scientists and lawyers whose mission is to safeguard the planet. This inspiring memoir tells the story of the NRDC and the environmental movement it sparked.
Author Biography
John H. Adams was NRDC's executive director and, later, president from 1970 until 2006. He served on President Clinton's Council for Sustainable Development, and sits on the boards of numerous environmental organizations, including NRDC. He lives in New York.
Patricia Adams is a long-time supporter of NRDC and a steering committee member of NRDC's Partnership for the Earth campaign.
Patricia Adams is a long-time supporter of NRDC and a steering committee member of NRDC's Partnership for the Earth campaign.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. 7 |
| Preface and Acknowledgments | p. 9 |
| First Decade 1970-1980 | |
| Gathering Forces | p. 12 |
| Here to Stay | p. 31 |
| As We Live and Breathe | p. 44 |
| Waters of Life | p. 53 |
| Does a Tree Have Standing? | p. 63 |
| This Land Is Our Land | p. 73 |
| Second Decade 1980-1990 | |
| The Dark Ages (and How We Survived Them) | p. 86 |
| A Terrible Power | p. 100 |
| Going Underground | p. 109 |
| The Poisoned Chalice | p. 124 |
| An Apple a Day | p. 138 |
| Third Decade 1990-2000 | |
| Uptown, Downtown, All Around the Town | p. 148 |
| Smoke Alarm | p. 165 |
| Our Toxic Legacy | p. 184 |
| Contract on America | p. 197 |
| The Last Wilderness | p. 217 |
| Land of the Spirit Bear | p. 231 |
| Fourth Decade 2000-2010 | |
| One Gem at a Time | p. 248 |
| Water, Water Everywhere | p. 269 |
| The Rule of Law | p. 287 |
| We're Having a Heat Wave | p. 301 |
| California Dreaming | p. 317 |
| The China Syndrome | p. 335 |
| A New Energy Economy | p. 350 |
| Epilogue: Back to the Future | p. 370 |
| Time Line of NRDC and the Modern Environmental Movement | p. 378 |
| Index | p. 387 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.
This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.
By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.
Digital License
You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.
More details can be found here.
A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.
Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.
Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.