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UNINA9910438237503321 |
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Autore |
Newton Lisa H. <1939-> |
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Titolo |
The American experience in environmental protection / / Lisa Newton |
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Heidelberg ; ; New York, : Springer, c2013 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed. 2013.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (61 p.) |
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Collana |
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SpringerBriefs in ethics, , 2211-8101 |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Environmental ethics - United States |
Environmental responsibility - United States |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Author’s Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Environmental Background -- Chapter 2: Business Hears the Call -- Chapter 3: Coming to Value Nature. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book tracks the growth of environmental awareness and conservation in the United States through the major trends of the 20th century, and establishes a philosophical ground for protection of the environment. It records a major cultural shift in the thinking of this nation, and provides guidelines for its continuation. |
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