Published by Chronicle Books, San Francisco, 2010
ISBN 10: 0811877930 ISBN 13: 9780811877930
Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Illus. with photos (illustrator). 1st edition. 8vo, 400 pp., Foreword by Robert Redford.
Published by Chronicle Books, San Francisc, 2010
ISBN 10: 0811877930 ISBN 13: 9780811877930
Seller: Wayward Books, South dartmouth, MA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: USED_FINE. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. The Story of NRDC and The Fight to Save Our Planet. Foreword by Robert Redford. Author signs a bookplate "John" on the front endpaper. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book.
Published by Chronicle Bks., San Francisco, 2010
ISBN 10: 0811877930 ISBN 13: 9780811877930
Seller: THE OLD LIBRARY SHOP, Bethlehem, PA, U.S.A.
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Hard Cover. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. 1st ptg. Inscribed by John Adams to Diana on a plate affixed to half title page; 400 pages; b/w photos; dust jacket in fine condition. Signed by author. Hardcover (dj).
Published by Chronicle Books, 2010
ISBN 10: 0811865355 ISBN 13: 9780811865357
Seller: Michael Patrick McCarty, Bookseller, New Castle, CO, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hard cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Bookplate from NRDC with message from "John", which is surely stamped, and not signed. John Hamilton Adams (born 1936) is an environmental activist, lawyer, and founder of the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC). He founded the NRDC in 1970 and served as the executive director until 1998 when he became the President. As of 2006, Adams is the Founding Director of the organization. With the help of his team at the NRDC, Adams has worked on numerous environmental movements including passing the Clean Water Act, phasing of lead from gasoline, and curbing the emissions of coal-burning power plants. He has authored three books and written many research papers. In 2010, Adams received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his achievements in environmental activism.
Published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, CA, 2010
ISBN 10: 0811877930 ISBN 13: 9780811877930
Seller: Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. First edition. Glued binding. Paper over boards. 400 p. Illustrations, black & white. Timeline. Index. FOreword by Robert Redford. From Wikipedia: "The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a New York City-based, non-profit international environmental advocacy group. Founded in 1970, NRDC today has 1.4 million members and online activities nationwide and a staff of more than 400 lawyers, scientists and other policy experts. The NRDC was co-founded in 1970 by John Adams, Richard Ayres, John Bryson, Edward Strohbehn, and Gus Speth, together with a board of scientists and attorneys at the forefront of the environmental movement. The organization states that it seeks sustainable policies from federal, state and local government and industrial corporations. It seeks to influence to reduce global warming, limit pollution, and generally conserve energy and increase sustainability of commerce and manufacturing. Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by author. Bookplate, signed John, on fep.
Published by Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA, 2010
ISBN 10: 0811877930 ISBN 13: 9780811877930
Seller: Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Second printing [stated]. 400 pages. Illustrations. Timeline of NRDC and the Modern Environmental Movement. Index. Inscriptions signed by both authors on half-title page. Foreword by Robert Redford. DJ has slight wear and soiling. John H. Adams was a Winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Natural Resources Defense Council is considered a Big Green environmental group, one of the largest and most prominent in the world. NRDC describes itself "the nation's most effective environmental action organization. We use law, science and the support of more than 1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things. Worth Magazine has named NRDC one of America's 100 best charities, and Charity Navigator has given NRDC four stars (out of a possible four)." It was founded by Michael A. McIntosh, Sr. As one of the largest environmental groups, NRDC has often been singled out for criticism by industry funded groups such as the Center for Consumer Freedom. John H. Adams was the Founding Director and former President. Derived from a Kirkus Review: The 40-year history of the National Resources Defense Council. The authors write from the perspective of John Adams, the co-founder and longtime president. The book is primarily an institutional history filled with insider details. The organization began as a group of lawyers suing to enforce environmental laws, so effectively that they nicknamed themselves "the shadow EPA." With time their approach broadened, primarily because of political leaders hostile to environmentalism, who come in for criticism here. The authors repeatedly emphasize the successes that came from negotiating with adversaries, building a membership to provide public pressure and showing companies how environmentally friendly practices can be in their financial interest. The issues of concern to NRDC expanded beyond the original focus on "clean water, clean air, a sustainable environment, and the preservation of America's unique wilderness." They were instrumental in setting up nuclear-test monitoring stations in the United States and Soviet Union with an eye to promoting disarmament. The narrative is never dry or repetitive. The authors insist that what "NRDC and the environmental movement ultimately will be remembered for is what we did to deal with the climate crisis." Some environmentalists have called the authors too optimistic about the eventual resolution of the issue. The book begins with a foreword by Robert Redford, one of the many celebrities mentioned as major NRDC supporters. An upbeat but necessary story of an important environmental organization.
Published by Chronicle Books, 2010
ISBN 10: 0811865355 ISBN 13: 9780811865357
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: NEW. In shrink wrap! Looks like an interesting title!.