The war against the greens
Subtitle: the "Wise-Use" movement, the New Right, and the browning of America
By: David Helvarg.
Edition: Rev. and updated.
Publisher: Johnson Books
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Boulder, Colo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 386
Subjects: Wise Use movement -- United States; Environmentalists -- United States -- Political activity; Anti-environmentalism -- United States; Right of property -- United States
Description: "A reign of violence and intimidation, including arson, bombings, rape, assault and even murder, was unleashed against environmental activists and government employees by proponents of the so-called 'Wise-Use' movement. David Helvarg, in The War Against the Greens, ripped the veneer of legitimacy off this right-wing backlash that stretched from armed militias to the halls of Congress, exposing the public lands corporations, political operatives and fringe groups who set out to destroy American's environmental protections by any means necessary. In this new edition, Helvarg finds that George W. Bush has opened wide the doors of his administration to these same individuals and industries who are now getting rich off the looting of our public lands. This must reading for anyone who cares about the environment and the public's right to know."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-363) and index.