The green revolution
Kirkpatrick Sale
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The green revolution
Published
1993
Publisher
Hill and Wang
Pages
124
ISBN-10
080901551X
Description
The Green Revolution recaptures the past thirty years of one of the most powerful movements in American history. The concern for the environment goes back more than a century, surely, but Kirkpatrick Sale shows that not until 1962, when Rachel Carson's Silent Spring electrified the country, did we begin to realize the terrible danger of man-made threats to our natural world. Our national environmental organizations and leading scientists have given us a new lexicon: acid rain, toxic wastes, biodiversity, the greenhouse effect. Even the word "green" has taken on a new meaning. Tragic events - at Bhopal, Love Canal, Three Mile Island, Chernobyl - that once would have been thought of as ephemeral are unforgettable warnings. Congress has responded with major legislation to protect the land, our forests, wildlife, water, and the air we breathe. Even so, as Sale reminds us, these years have not been an unmitigated triumph. The perils to the earth remain and in some ways are even more ominous. But never in the annals of social change has a movement gained as much popular support, never has it had such legislative and regulatory impact, never has it become so embedded in an entire culture. It may not save the world, but what else will?
Subjects
Bible
The World Is Flat -A Brief History OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
Unbowed
Hot, flat, and crowded
Road Rage (Inspector Wexford)
Planting the Trees of Kenya
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The green revolution?
This edition of The green revolution has approximately 124 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The green revolution?
For most readers, The green revolution typically takes between 2h 35m and 1h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 31,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 31,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The green revolution?
The estimated word count for The green revolution is approximately 31,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The green revolution?
The green revolution was written by Kirkpatrick Sale.
When was The green revolution published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1993. The original work may have been published on a different date.