Direct Action in British Environmentalism

Doherty, Brian; Paterson, Matthew; Seel, Benjamin

ISBN 10: 0415242460 / ISBN 13: 9780415242462

Published by Routledge, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Direct Action in British Environmentalism
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415242460
• ISBN 13: 9780415242462
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

Direct action has become a key part of the strategy of the radical environmental movement since the early 1990s, used to address issues such as road building and car culture, genetically modified foods, consumerism and global finance institutions. It has helped shape the political climate and has transformed the way people view political action, undermining the assumption that the power of politicians and big businesses cannot be contested. At the same time it is highly controversial, often illegal, and, partly due to its move towards greater militancy, may be included in new Prevention of Terrorism legislation. Direct Action in British Environmentalism charts and analyses the nature and impact of this new wave of direct action. The contributors approach the phenomenon from a wide variety of perspectives and disciplines and present data concerning both the quantity and type of recent environmental protest and the sociological and organisational features of those performing it. Subjects covered include; the history of the movement and its influence on contemporary activism the identities and new tribalism of eco-warriors the reaction of the mass media the impact of direct action on mainstream politicians and policy the strategies and tactical innovations which underlie direct action Direct Action in British Environmentalism is the fullest scholarly analysis yet available of this phenomenon. It is essential reading for students of Politics and Environmental Studies as well as all those interested in the development and impact of direct action in environmentalism.

About the Author

Brian Doherty, Matthew Paterson, Benjamin Seel