Communicating Environmental Patriotism

Name: Communicating Environmental Patriotism
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Communicating Environmental PatriotismA Rhetorical History of the American Environmental Movement\nAuthor(s): Anne Marie Todd\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138915565, 978-1138915565\nSynopsis\nEnvironmental patriotism, the belief that the national environment defines a countrys greatness, is a significant strand in twentieth century American environmentalism. This book is the first to explore the history of environmental patriotism in America through the intriguing stories of environmental patriots and the rhetoric of their speeches and propaganda,\n\nThe See America First movement began in 1906 with the aim of protecting and promoting the landscapes of the American West. In 1908, Gifford Pinchot and President Theodore Roosevelt hosted the White House Conservation Conference to promote the wise use of natural resources for generations of Americans. In 1912, Pittsburghs smoke investigation condemned the effect.