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New Social Movements Class And The Environment


New Social Movements Class And The Environment
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Author : John-Henry Harter
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2011-05-25

New Social Movements Class And The Environment written by John-Henry Harter and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-25 with Business & Economics categories.


New Social Movements, Class, and the Environment explores the history of Greenpeace Canada from 1971 to 2010 and its relationship to the working class. In order to understand the ideology behind Greenpeace, the author investigates its structure, personnel, and actions. The case study illustrates important contradictions between new social movement theory and practice and how those contradictions affect the working class. In particular, Greenpeace’s actions against the seal hunt, against forestry in British Columbia, and against its own workers in Toronto, demonstrate some of the historic obstacles to working out a common labour and environmental agenda. The 1970s saw an explosion of new social movement activism. From the break up of the New Left into single issue groups at the end of the 1960s came a multitude of groups representing the peace movement, environmental movement, student movement, women’s movement, and gay liberation movement. This explosion of new social movement activism has been heralded as the age of new radical politics. Many theorists and activists saw, and still see, new social movements, and the issues, or identities they represent, as replacing the working class as an agent for progressive social change. This paper examines these claims through a case study of the quintessential new social movement, Greenpeace.



Greenpeace


Greenpeace
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Author : Rex Weyler
language : en
Publisher: Raincoast Books
Release Date : 2004

Greenpeace written by Rex Weyler and has been published by Raincoast Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.


"Ecology? Look it up. You're involved." With this slogan, posted guerrilla-style on billboards, the group that would become "Greenpeace" launched its first campaign . . . and sparked a mind-shift that has literally changed how we think about the world around us. In the decade from 1969 to 1979, Greenpeace evolved from a loosely organized protest-group in the unlikely setting of Vancouver, Canada, into an international phenomenon that went head-to-head against governments and corporations, attracting the support of ordinary citizens alongside celebrities, politicians, writers, musicians and visionaries.Greenpeace: The Inside Story is the definitive record of this extraordinary journey, indelibly portrayed by someone who helped make it happen--Pulitzer Prize nominee Rex Weyler. With an historian's insight and a novelist's style, Weyler introduces us to the characters and events that shaped an "eco-navy"--from the first voyage into the Pacific to "stop the bomb" to the risky mission to "save the whales" to the struggles with money and ideology that accompanied success. Greenpeace is a remarkable achievement: a gripping story; a snapshot of the mid-20th-century zeitgeist; a fascinating study of media manipulation; an uncompromising look at the sometimes brutal internal struggles of activist organizations; and above all, an inspiring call-to-arms that deepens our understanding of what it means to be politically engaged. Greenpeace shows why and how the revolution begins ... and leads us through the aftermath."We, the children of Celia Clinton Elementary School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, enjoyed the air raid drills of 1954. We stood in lines on the playground and goofed off. We watched the bald-headed principal come out in his shiny grey suit and herd the teachers as they herded us. The classroom version of the drill had us under our desks, little seven-year-old fingers clasped behind our heads, elbows at the ears, like the fingers and elbows of thousands of other children in Moscow, Frankfurt, New York, and Winnipeg. An alternative strategy was to take the position under the windows. Not away from the windows, our teacher explained, but under them, so when the glass was blown out, it would sail harmlessly over our heads. I doubted the tactic. I wanted to be far away from any bomb that would blow out our windows and I resolved that when the real one came, I would escape and run home. Then, I thought about my older sister. I would pick her up in grade three. But where was that?"--from Greenpeace: The Inside Story



Make It A Green Peace


Make It A Green Peace
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Author : Frank Zelko
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2013-05-30

Make It A Green Peace written by Frank Zelko and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-30 with Business & Economics categories.


The emergence of Greenpeace in the late 1960s from a loose-knit group of anti-nuclear and anti-whaling activists fundamentally changed the nature of environmentalism—its purpose, philosophy, and tactics—around the world. And yet there has been no comprehensive objective history of Greenpeace's origins-until now. Make It a Green Peace! draws upon meeting minutes, internal correspondence, manifestos, philosophical writings, and interviews with former members to offer the first full account of the origins of what has become the most recognizable environmental non-governmental organization in the world. Situating Greenpeace within the peace movement and counterculture of the 1960s, Frank Zelko provides a much deeper treatment of the group's groundbreaking brand of radical, media-savvy, direct-action environmentalism than has been previously attempted. Zelko traces the complex intellectual and cultural roots of Greenpeace to the various protest movements of the 1950s and 1960s, highlighting the influence of Quakerism—with its practice of bearing witness—Native American spirituality, and the non-violent resistance of Gandhi. Unlike the more strait-laced, less confrontational Sierra Club and Audubon Society, early Greenpeacers smoked dope, dropped acid, wore their hair long, and put their bodies on the line—interposing themselves between the harpoons of whalers and the clubs of seal-hunters—to save the animals and achieve what they hoped would be a lasting transformation in the way humans regarded the natural world. And while it may not have achieved its most revolutionary goals, Greenpeace inarguably created a heightened awareness of environmental issues that endures to this day. Narrating the key campaigns and arguments among the group's early members, Make It a Green Peace! vividly captures all the drama, pathos, and occasional moments of absurd comic relief of Greenpeace's tumultuous first decade.



The Greenpeace To Amchitka


The Greenpeace To Amchitka
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Author : Robert Hunter
language : en
Publisher: arsenal pulp press
Release Date : 2005-04-01

The Greenpeace To Amchitka written by Robert Hunter and has been published by arsenal pulp press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-04-01 with History categories.


Greenpeace is known around the world for its activism and education surrounding environmental and biodiversity issues. With a presence in more than 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Greenpeace is undoubtedly a dominant force in the realm of environmental activism. This is the story of how Greenpeace came to be. In September 1971, a small group of activists boarded a small fishing boat in Vancouver, Canada, and headed north towards Amchitka, a tiny island west of Alaska in the Aleutian Islands, where the US government was conducting underground nuclear tests. At that time, protests against nuclear testing were not common, yet the US tests raised genuine concerns: Amchitka is not only the last refuge for endangered wildlife, but is also located in a geologically unstable region, one of the most earthquake-prone areas in the world. The threat of a nuclear-triggered earthquake or tsunami was real. Among the people sardined in the fishing boat were Robert Hunter and Robert Keziere. The boat, named the Greenpeace by the small group of men aboard, raced against time as it crashed through the Gulf of Alaska, braving the oncoming winter storms. Three weeks was all they had to reach Amchitka in an attempt to halt the nuclear test. Ultimately, the voyage—beset by bad weather, interpersonal tensions and conflicts with US officials—was doomed. And yet the legacy of that journey lives on. In this visceral memoir, based on a manuscript originally written over 30 years ago, Robert Hunter vividly depicts the peculiar odyssey that led to the formation of the most powerful environmental organization in the world. Features 40 black and white photographs taken during the voyage by Robert Keziere.



Making Waves


Making Waves
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Author : Jim Bohlen
language : en
Publisher: Black Rose Books Limited
Release Date : 2001

Making Waves written by Jim Bohlen and has been published by Black Rose Books Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Nature categories.


An important part of the history of the environmental movement: the origins, birth, and exploits of Greenpeace.



The Greenpeace Story


The Greenpeace Story
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Author : Michael Harold Brown
language : en
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Release Date : 1991

The Greenpeace Story written by Michael Harold Brown and has been published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Conservation of natural resources categories.


Account of the environment group's philosophy and history.



The Greenpeace Green Living Guide


The Greenpeace Green Living Guide
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Author : Greenpeace Foundation
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007

The Greenpeace Green Living Guide written by Greenpeace Foundation and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Alternative lifestyles categories.




Shell Greenpeace And The Brent Spar


Shell Greenpeace And The Brent Spar
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Author : G. Jordan
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2001-08-14

Shell Greenpeace And The Brent Spar written by G. Jordan and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-08-14 with Social Science categories.


The decision by multinational Shell not to dispose of the Brent Spar oil facility in the North Atlantic was taken after several occupations of the structure by Greenpeace, and as a result of large scale pro-Greenpeace protest in the UK, Germany and other continental countries. This case is often cited as showing the power of single issue pressure groups and is presented as leading to a pivotal reconsideration by big business of the importance of environmental dimensions. However, detailed research proves that Shell changed its mind on the Brent Spar issue because of the corporate structure of the company which meant that some parts were reluctant to bear the bad publicity. Using this case study, Grant Jordan considers the role of scientific advice in shaping governmental decisions on matters such as BSE, GM foods, global warming - and the consequences of a divided scientific view. He looks at the use of the media by groups and companies attempting to control the political agenda.



Greenpeace Views


Greenpeace Views
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Author : Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH
language : en
Publisher: Delius Klasing Verlag
Release Date : 2022-01-20

Greenpeace Views written by Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH and has been published by Delius Klasing Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-20 with Political Science categories.


At sea, on land or from the air – spectacular and oftentimes dangerous actions make Greenpeace world-famous and successful. Non-violent and uncompromising: For five decades the environmental activists take a stand for the wonders of our planet, fight for climate protection and develop solutions for the most imminent environmental problems of our time. This illustrated book documents the greatest and most important Greenpeace actions of all times: from the first protests against nucelar tests in Alaska to today's campaigns against deforestation of the rainforest and over-fishing of the oceans. Short, concise texts and numerous large-sized photos focus on the visual effect and enormous power of the environmental movement. Thrilling, rousing, outstanding! • Exceptional illustrated book on 50 years of Greenpeace: fascinating photos of the history of the biggest environmental organisation • Numerous large-sized, moving photos of the greatest and most important Greenpeace campaigns and demonstrations worldwide • Short text with background information on selected Greenpeace actions Their story reminds one of David and Goliath: Greenpeace activists demand and foster the protection of nature and mankind and do not shy away from conflicts with politicians, major corporations and destroyers of the environment. With thrilling photos, this book shows how groundbreaking their actions really are. Pictures of environmetal pollution and destruction contrast photos that show the outstanding campaigns against it. Large-format photos put you close to the action and give you a first-hand experience of the greatest actions for environment protection all around the world. Unique insights into 50 years of Greenpeace history!



Mcluhan S Children


Mcluhan S Children
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Author : Stephen Dale
language : en
Publisher: Between The Lines
Release Date : 1996

Mcluhan S Children written by Stephen Dale and has been published by Between The Lines this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Conservation of natural resources categories.


McLuhan's Childrenis an inside look at Greenpeace's rise to global prominence through its savvy use of mass media imagery. From the flamboyant, guerilla-theatre approach to the emergence of environmentalism as a dominant international issue.