The Palgrave Environmental Reader

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Focusing on America's changing relationship with nature, this collection features significant writings from influential figures like Thomas Jefferson, Thoreau, and Rachel Carson. It includes thirty-five extensive excerpts addressing diverse environmental issues, while highlighting themes of activism, racism, and legal aspects. The reader stands out by offering a comprehensive exploration of historical and contemporary environmental concerns, from the New England Transcendentalists to modern climate change discussions.