Direct Action in British Environmentalism

Filling a gap in British political literature this title provides the mostcomprehensive account yet of this part of key radical environmental movementstrategy w... » 

Filling a gap in British political literature this title provides the mostcomprehensive account yet of this part of key radical environmental movementstrategy which has been used recently to address issues from road building toG M foods consumerism and global financial institutions Adopting a uniqueanalytical approach Direct Action in British Environmentalism charts thenature and impact of this phenomenon including topics such as ecowarriors the history of the movement the influence of the movement on contemporary activism the reaction of the mass media the impact of direct action on mainstream politicians and policy.It is essential reading for students of politics and environmental studies aswell as all those interested in the development and impact of direct action inenvironmentalism. «