Revised for Earth Day 2004
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ENVIRONMENTALISM
Boyce, James K., and Shelley, Barry G., editors. Natural Assets: Democratizing Ownership of Nature. Island Press, 2003, 368 p.
Sixteen case studies illustrate the thesis that “environmental protection and restoration can be economically viable and that, through the empowerment of people and with the proper management of ‘natural assets,’ poverty can be reduced.” (from Science Books & Films, November/December 2003)
Bright, Chris. Life Out of Bounds: Bioinvasion in a Borderless World. W.W. Norton, 1998, 224 p.
The spread of alien, non-native plants and animals has disrupted many ecosystems. The author details these bioinvasions, their consequences, and means of responding to them.
Brower, David, and Steve Chapple. Let the Mountains Talk, Let the Rivers Run: a Call to Those Who Would Save the Earth. New Society Publishers, reprint edition, 2000, 208 p.
Brower, elder statesman of environmentalism, provides an overview of the state of the earth, the status of environmentalism at its 25th anniversary and a call to perform "CPR on the earth: conservation, preservation, and restoration." Problems are identified and solutions and courses of actions are proposed. (from Booklist, 2/1/95)
Brown, Lester R. Plan B: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble. W.W. Norton, 2003, 320 p.
The founder of the Earth Policy Institute reviews the current state of the world’s environmental problems and outlines “Plan B, a committed global cooperative effort to raise water and land productivity, cut carbon emissions and stabilize population growth before time runs out.” (from Publishers Weekly, 9/22/03)
Brown, Lester R., and others. Vital Signs 2003. W.W. Norton, 2003, 158 p.
The Worldwatch Institute documents the trends that are shaping our future in concise analyses and clear tables and graphs.
Bryner, Gary C. Gaia's Wager: Environmental Movements and the Challenge of Sustainability. Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, 2000, 288 p.
Bryner examines environmentalism as a social and political movement, both in the United States and abroad, and how it responds to contemporary crises and threats. Includes suggested readings and web sites. (from Choice, 5/1/00)
Buck, Susan J. The Global Commons: an Introduction. Island Press, 1998, 240 p.
An examination of the history of human interactions with the global commons areas--Antarctica, the high seas and deep seabed minerals, the atmosphere, and space--and the evolution of management regimes for each area through informal and formal international negotiations. (from the Island Press web page)
Chasek, Pamela S., editor. The Global Environment in the Twenty-first Century: Prospects for International Cooperation. United Nations Publications, 2000, 460 p.
Contributors examine the roles and effectiveness of states, nongovernmental organizations, multinational corporations, regional arrangements and international organizations in working with the United Nations in formulating international environmental policy.
Daily, Gretchen C., and Katherine Ellison. The New Economy of Nature: The Quest to Make Conservation Profitable. Island Press, 2002, 250 p.
"An informative look at a 'new economy' - a system recognizing the economic value of natural systems and the potential profits in protecting them." (from the publisher's web page)
DeLuca, Kevin Michael. Image Politics: the New Rhetoric of Environmental Activism. Guilford Publications, 1999, 205 p.
A detailed analysis of the use of visual image events by activist environmental groups to gain visibility and public support for politics that do not rely on centralized leadership.
Desai, Uday, editor. Environmental Politics and Policy in Industrialized Countries. MIT Press, 2002, 336 p.
Examines the environmental policy process in Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. It analyzes the role of institutions, interests, and values in shaping policies in each country, and offers suggestions for developing effective policy. (from the publisher's web page)
DeSombre, Elizabeth R. The Global Environment and World Politics. Continuum International Publishing Group, 2002, 256 p.
An examination of the processes by which political states address transnational environmental problems. The author explores four approaches to international environmental relations and then examines these approaches through four case studies of specific environmental problems.
Flavin, Christopher, and others. State of the World 2004. W.W. Norton, 2004, 245 p.
This edition examines “how we consume, why we consume, and what impact our consumption choices have on the planet and our fellow human beings.” The authors argue that a less-consumptive society is essential. (from the Worldwatch Institute web page)
Foreman, Christopher H., Jr. The Promise and Peril of Environmental Justice. Brookings Institution Press, 1998, 192 p.
Foreman examines the environmental justice movement which asserts that low-income and minority citizens are environmentally victimized through environmental siting, pollution exposure and health impact. After examining the movement's arguments and evidence, he proposes a reconstituted discussion of concrete quality-of-life improvements, verifiable hazards, and the role of personal behavior in managing risk and enhancing health. (from the Brookings Institution web page)
Freese, Curtis H. Wild Species as Commodities: Managing Markets and Ecosystems for Sustainability. Island Press, 1998, 256 p.
The author presents a balanced, scientifically rigorous consideration of the link between commercial consumptive use of wild species and biodiversity conservation. Beyond synthesizing findings of a four-year World Wildlife Fund study, the book presents a practical guide to incorporating biodiversity conservation into commercial harvesting programs. (from the Island Press web page)
Glazer, Penina M., and Myron Glazer. The Environmental Crusaders: Confronting Disaster and Mobilizing Community. Pennsylvania State University Press, 1998, 540 p.
The authors describe how ordinary citizens in Israel, the former Czechoslovakia, and the United States became organized community-based activists attempting to correct serious environmental problems in their countries.
Goldstein, Natalie. Earth Almanac: an Annual Geophysical Review of the State of the Planet. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2nd edition, 2001, 568 p.
Covers changes in the state of the atmosphere, oceans, fresh water, and land during 1999. Global warming, ozone depletion, and El Niño are discussed, along with current developments in geology, oceanography, and meteorology. A glossary, selected treaties and laws, selected scientific programs, a geologic timeline, and earth facts are included. (from the publisher's web page)
Golley, Frank B. A Primer for Environmental Literacy. Yale University Press, 1998, 272 p.
Golley takes a systems approach to explaining environmental phenomena in an accessible style that can be understood by non-scientists.
Gottlieb, Robert. Environmentalism Unbound: Exploring New Pathways for Change. MIT Press, 2001, 396 p.
The pathways suggested involve linking environmentalism with social justice movements--workplace safety, healthy communities, and food security--by recognizing the connections among the issues and goals of these groups.
Graham, Mary. The Morning After Earth Day: Today's Practical Environmental Politics. Brookings Institution Press, 1999, 153 p.
Graham asserts that significant improvement in the environment will depend more on individuals changing their everyday activities, rather than depending just on technology and actions by big business. She suggests that policy making to address problems will be more productive at the regional level than at the national level.
Guber, Deborah Lynn. The Grassroots of a Green Revolution: Polling America on the Environment. MIT Press, 2003, 328 p.
Using polling data from many sources, the author explores the myths, inconsistencies, and tensions that characterize public thinking on environmental issues. Understanding public opinion is essential to influence policymakers and citizens to sustain environmental progress. (from the publisher's web page)
Harris, Paul G., editor. The Environment, International Relations and U.S. Foreign Policy. Georgetown University Press, 2001, 288 p.
International scholars examine "how U.S. foreign policy affects and is affected by global environmental change." Case studies examine biodiversity, environmental security, energy politics, ocean dumping, whale hunting, sustainable development, and climate change and ozone depletion. (from the publisher's web page)
Honey, Martha. Ecotourism and Sustainable Development: Who Owns Paradise? Island Press, 1998, 350 p.
Honey details the history and current state of ecotourism, its postive and negative aspects, and the associated organizations. Selected case studies focus on locations in Costa Rica, South Africa, Kenya, Zanzibar, and the Galapagos Islands.
Levitt, James N., editor. Conservation in the Internet Age: Threats and Opportunities. Island Press, 2002, 300 p.
This collection of papers from a 2000 conference at Harvard University explores the impact of the Internet on conservation efforts, highlighting both the positives and negatives of this new communications technology.
McNeill, J.R. Something New Under the Sun: an Environmental History of the Twentieth-Century World. W.W. Norton, 2001, 416 p.
Historian McNeill interprets politically, socially and economically the extensive impacts humans have had on all parts of the environment during the twentieth century.
Margoluis, Richard, and Nick Salafsky. Measures of Success: Designing, Monitoring, and Managing Conservation and Development Projects. Island Press, 1998, 363 p.
The authors present a simple, clear, logical and systematic approach to designing, managing, and measuring the impacts of community-oriented conservation and development projects. Field-tested on projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the approach is illustrated by four scenarios throughout the book. (from the Island Press web page)
National Research Council, The Board on Sustainable Development. Our Common Journey: a Transition Toward Sustainability. National Academy Press, 1999, 363 p.
This report examines how "scientific knowledge and technology can help ensure that sustainable human systems can be met without further environmental degradation." (from Choice, 5/00)
Nelson, Gaylord, and others. Beyond Earth Day: Fulfilling the Promise. University of Wisconsin Press, 2002, 201 p.
Nelson, the creator of the first Earth Day in 1970, summarizes the history of the environmental movement and discusses today’s most urgent environmental issues. He proposes an agenda to achieve “an environmentally sustainable society” in the 21st century.
Pimm, Stuart L. The World According to Pimm: a Scientist Audits the Earth. McGraw-Hill Companies, 2001, 304 p.
Conservation biologist Pimm provides a lively review of the many numbers detailing humans’ impact on the planet. He concludes that “our world is not doomed, it is not fatally wounded, but neither is it healthy.”
Raven, Peter H., and Tania Williams, editors. Nature and Human Society: the Quest for a Sustainable World. National Academy Press, 1999, 625 p.
The impact of the human species on the extent and variability of life on earth are addressed by leading experts who explore specific threats caused by the loss of diversity of ecosystems and the major problems and challenges posed by this loss. (from the National Academy Press catalog)
Rothman, Hal K. Saving the Planet: the American Response to the Environment in the Twentieth Century. Ivan R. Dee Publisher, 2000, 215 p.
An historical treatment of the factors that have influenced Americans'cultural attitudes towards conservation and the environment.
Sexton, Ken, and others, editors. Better Environmental Decisions: Strategies for Governments, Businesses, and Communities. Island Press, 1998, 370 p.
The contributors describe the history of approaches to environmental decisionmaking, tools for decision makers, and the ways to achieve "more integrated decisionmaking." (from Environment, 11/99)
Shabecoff, Philip. Earth Rising: American Environmentalism in the 21st Century. Island Press, 2000, 258 p.
The author explains the issues and problems confronting contemporary environmentalists and analyzes the movement's strengths and weaknesses. Includes a short history of environmentalism in the 20th century. (from Reference & Research Book News, 11/1/00)
Shabecoff, Philip. A Fierce Green Fire: the American Environmental Movement. Island Press, 2003, 352 p.
A history of American environmentalism from the days of the early republic to the present.
Shaiko, Ronald G. Voices and Echoes for the Environment: Public Interest Representation in the 1990s and Beyond. Columbia University Press, 1999, 288 p.
The author examines the development and operation of environmental public interest groups, focusing on the Environmental Defense Fund, National Wildlife Federation, Sierra Club, The Wilderness Society, and Environmental Action (which has ceased operation).
Shutkin, William A. The Land That Could Be: Environmentalism and Democracy in the Twenty-First Century. MIT Press, 2000, 273 p.
Shutkin advocates "civic environmentalism" where members of a geographic and political community use principles of democracy to create a sustainable, environmentally conscious community. Four case studies illustrate the process.
Social Learning Group. Learning to Manage Global Environmental Risks. MIT Press, 2001, Vol. 1, 361 p., Vol. 2, 222 p.
Focusing on the interplay of ideas and actions to deal with climate change, ozone depletion, and acid rain from 1957 through 1992, these volumes examine how this process laid the foundation for global environmental management. Includes country studies for Canada, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, the former Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Speth, James Gustave. Red Sky at Morning: America and the Crisis of the Global Environment. Yale University Press, 2004, 304 p.
The author, founder of several environmental organizations, faults environmental action to date as focusing on symptoms of degradation, rather than on its causes. He prescribes changes that are necessary to redirect global growth toward achieving sustainability.
Tolba, Mostafa K. Global Environmental Diplomacy: Negotiating Environmental Agreements for the World, 1973-1992. MIT Press, 1998, 250 p.
The Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (1976-1992) discusses the negotiations which resulted in such landmark agreements as the Vienna Convention on Ozone and its Montreal Protocol, the Basel Convention on Hazardous Wastes, and the Biodiversity Convention. He addresses other environmental issues and suggests ways to make international agreements work. (from the MIT Press web page)
United Nations Environment Programme Staff. Global Environment Outlook 2000. United Nations Publications, 2000, 432 p.
A comprehensive review and analysis of world environmental conditions on a region-by-region basis, highlighting key concerns and making recommendations for policy action. It identifies those issues that will require priority attention this century. (from the United Nations web page)
Ward, Diane Raines. Water Wars: Drought, Flood, Folly, and the Politics of Thirst. Putnam Publishing Group, 2002, 288 p.
Ward explores the problems with man’s attempts to use and manage water based on her reporting from embattled water regions on five continents. She focuses on the threats to this life-giving resource and foresees a global crisis which will require concerted corrective action.
Weddell, Bertie Josephson. Conserving Living Natural Resources: in the Context of a Changing World. Cambridge University Press, 2002, 442 p.
Weddell provides an introduction to the principles of three approaches to managing and conserving natural resources—utilitarian, preservationist, and sustainable-ecosystem. The history, philosophy, conceptual framework, techniques, and limitations of each are detailed.
World Resources Institute Staff. World Resources 2002-2004. Pergamon, 2003, 300 p.
The 10th biennial report written in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme, the U. N. Development Programme, and the World Bank, focuses on "Decisions for the Earth: Balance, Voice, and Power." It examines environmental governance: who makes environmental decisions and how they are made. It argues "that beter environmental governance is one of the most direct routes to fairer and more sustainable use of natural resources." It also presents national statistics on current environmental, social and economic trends in more than 150 countries." (from the World Resources Institute web page)
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DIRECTORIES AND GUIDES
Ayres, David C., and Desmond Hellier, editors. Dictionary of Environmentally Important Chemicals. Fitzroy Dearborn, 1999, 600 p.
The chemicals included have been listed by at least three of five international regulatory bodies. Some are still in use in developing countries. Technical chemical information is given for each chemical; some entries include examples of pollution incidents and evidence of carcinogenic or mutagenic activity. Includes a glossary of medical terms and a bibliography.
Becher, Anne. American Environmental Leaders: From Colonial Times to the Present. ABC-CLIO, 2000, 825 p.
More than 350 biographical profiles include both well-known and not-so-famous environmental people, with an emphasis on contemporary Americans. Each profile includes a brief bibliography. (from Library Journal, 2/1/01)
Becher, Anne. Biodiversity: a Reference Handbook. netLibrary, 1998, 275 p.
An overview section defines the interdisciplinary field of biological diversity, its evolution and importance. Other sections include a chronology, biographical sketches, statistics and documents, a directory of organizations, print and electronic resources, a glossary, and index.
Brown, Charles E. World Energy Resources: a Handbook. Springer-Verlag New York, 2002, 704 p.
A comprehensive discussion and analysis of global energy resources, markets, and technologies. Includes analysis of energy issues, law, resources and programs by country. (from the publisher's web page)
Clay, Jason. World Agriculture and the Environment: a Commodity-by-Commodity Guide to Impacts and Practices. Island Press, 2003, 282 p.
Production areas, production systems, market trends, and environmental impacts are summarized for 21 commodities. Suggestions are offered for increasing efficiency and reducing environmental damage.
Collin, Peter H., editor. Dictionary of Ecology and Environment. Peter Collin Publishing, 4th edition, 2001, 560 p.
Brief entries define a broad range of more than 8,000 terms in these subjects. A list of endangered plants and animals and a list of natural and man-made environmental disasters are included. (from Choice, 2/02)
Davis, Lee. Environmental Disasters. Facts on File, 1998, 480 p.
Each section chronicles disasters "back to known records." Entries are arranged geographically within a section, which also includes an essay and bibliography. The environmental consequences of wars are included. (from Choice, 5/99)
Environmental Careers Organization Staff. The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century. Island Press, 3rd edition revised, 1999, 463 p.
The most comprehensive resource for information about environmental career opportunities in all sectors of the economy includes descriptions of career fields, educational requirements, salary ranges, and selected profiles of representative environmental professionals. Career search strategies, information on volunteering and internships, and Internet resources are included. (from Island Press web page)
Formica, Ronald J., editor. Famous First Facts About the Environment. H.W. Wilson, 2002, 573 p.
Nearly 4,000 environmental "firsts" are arranged chronologically under almost 200 topics and subtopics. Indexes include subject, year, month and day, personal name, and geographical area.
Gale Research Staff. Environmental Encyclopedia. Gale Group, 3rd edition, 2002, 2,000 p.
Almost 1,300 articles and term definitions written in non-technical style cover the environment and environmental sciences. Each article provides current status, analysis and possible solutions, as appropriate, plus guides to further reading.
Gleick, Peter H., editor. The World's Water 2004-2005: the Biennial Report on Freshwater Resources. Island Press, 2004, 320 p.
Detailed analysis of significant trends and events and current data on worldwide freshwater resources and their use, including political, economic, scientific and technological issues. Overview chapters on conservation and efficiency, bottled water, UN millennium development goals, groundwater, water privatization, the economic value of water, and California water policy and climate change. (from the Island Press web page)
Goudie, Andrew, and David J. Cuff, editors. Encyclopedia of Global Change: Environmental Change and Human Society. Oxford University Press, 2001, 1379 p.
More than 320 entries on the impact of politics, population, economics, and technology on the earth's physical, biological, and chemical systems. (from the publisher's web page)
Groombridge, Brian, and Martin D. Jenkins. World Atlas of Biodiversity: Earth's Living Resources in the 21st Century. University of California Press, 2002, 256 p.
An overview of the current state of global diversity focusing on the three basic ecosystems: terrestrial, marine, and inland water. Numerous maps, charts, tables, and color photographs. (from Library Journal, 12/1/02)
Harrison, Paul, and Fred Pearce. AAAS Atlas of Population and Environment. University of California Press, 2001, 204 p.
This atlas from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) comprehensively covers the link between human population growth and environmental problems. Global maps focus on natural resources, land use, atmospheric changes, chemical pollution, ecosystems, and biodiversity. Six case studies highlight regional ecosystems that are especially unique and/or endangered.
Krech, Shepard III, and others, editors. The Encyclopedia of World Environmental History. Routledge, 2003, 3 volumes, 1488 p.
International academic and free-lance writers provide more than 500 articles covering environmental history from ancient times to the present, each including suggested readings.
Meyers, Robert A., editor. The Encyclopedia of Environmental Pollution and Cleanup. John Wiley and Sons, 1999, 1936 p.
Over 280 articles by leading authorities examine environmental hazards and the methods used to detect and repair them. Topics include pollution measurement; risk assessment; cleanup and disposal of water, air, soil, industrial and nuclear waste; nuclear and chemical weapons; environmental law and regulation; health effects of pollution; and pollution in the biosphere.
Miller, Char, editor. The Atlas of U.S. and Canadian Environmental History. Routledge, 2003, 248 p.
Chronological chapters cover from 1492 AD to the present, addressing events, people, issues, movements, politics, philosophy and science related to environmental history of the United States and Canada. Includes numerous maps, charts, photos, an extensive bibliography and index. Written for secondary school level students and general audiences.
Mirovitskaya, Natalia, and William Ascher, editors. Guide to Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy. Duke University Press, 2002, 400 p.
Concise explanations of more than 1,000 terms and more than 2000 brief critical commentaries by international experts. Extensive bibliography and comprehensive index. (from the publisher's web page)
Mongillo, John, and Linda Zierdt-Warshaw, editors. Encyclopedia of Environmental Science. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2000, 504 p.
More than 1,000 entries cover environmental issues, events, terminology, treaties, laws, activists, and organizations. Includes a listing of web sites sorted by subjects, an environmental time line, a bibliography, and a listing of 100 environmental organizations.
National Wildlife Federation Staff. Conservation Directory 2004: the Guide to Worldwide Environmental Organizations. Island Press, 2003, 768 p.
This 49th edition lists environmental departments, agencies, and offices of 4,000 U. S. government agencies, international, national and regional organizations and commissions, colleges and universities with conservation programs. Also included: listings of parks, refuges, and other protected areas, and conservation information resources.
Neimark, Peninah R., and Peter Mott, editors. The Environmental Debate: a Documentary History. Greenwood Publishing, 1999, 352 p.
The evolution of environmental movements in the United States is chronicled by 146 primary documents arranged by historical period. Writings by scientists, historians, and political figures, along with court cases and government reports cover issues of population growth, air pollution, land and water use, and waste disposal. A glossary, bibliography, and major environmental laws and international agreements are appended.
Papadakis, Elim. Historical Dictionary of the Green Movement. Scarecrow Press, 1998, 256 p.
The Green Movement's development during the past several decades and its antecedents and prophets are described through an introductory essay and entries on incidents, issues, countries, individuals and organizations. The dictionary concludes with a topically-organized bibliography.
Staudinger, Jeff. The Environmental Guidebook: a Selective Reference Guide to Environmental Organizations and Related Entities. Environmental Frontlines, 2002, 312 p.
A selective, evaluative list of almost 500 environmental and related organizations arranged in seven basic categories. Listings include key publications and financial information. (from Choice, 3/1/03)
Stokke, Olav Schram, and Oystein B. Thommessen, editors.
Yearbook of International Co-operation on Environment and Development 2003/2004. Earthscan Publications, 2003, 352 p.
The 11th edition, produced by The Fridtjof Nansen Institute in Norway, has articles which assess the international community's position on specific environment and development problems and present an informed evaluation of the results achieved through international collaboration within a particular agreement, organization, or process. (from the publisher's web page)
Switzer, Jacqueline Vaughn. Environmental Activism: a Reference Handbook. ABC-CLIO, 2003, 329 p.
A chronological overview of environmental activism during the past century, putting organizations and individuals and their activities into historical context. Offers both an American and a global perspective.
Thiele, Corinne S., editor. Environmental Grantmaking Foundations 2003. Resources for Global Sustainability, 9th edition, 2003, 1061 p.
A comprehensive guide to 700 of the most significant independent, community and corporate foundations that give environmental grants. Each foundation profile details key program and funding analysis, sample grants, application process, emphases and limitations. Multiple indexes, one comprising over 400 environmental topics, allow easy cross-referencing.
Trzyna, Ted, and Julie Dixon, editors. World Directory of Environmental Organizations. California Institute of Public Affairs, 6th edition, 2001, 264 p.
More than 2,500 organizations in over 200 countries are included. There are detailed profiles of environmental activities of international organizations and listings of key national governmental and non-governmental organizations. (from Reference and Research Book News, 3/93)
West, Bernadette M., and others. The Reporter’s Environmental Handbook. Rutgers University Press, 3rd edition, 2003, 304 p.
Background, key points, and resources are provided for 28 environmental issues. Introductory chapters outline reporting of environmental emergencies, researching a company’s environmental record, finding experts, and understanding environmental risk. Includes a glossary and acronyms and abbreviations. (from Choice, 1/1/04)
World Economic Forum Staff. Environmental Performance Measurement: the Global Report 2001-2002. Oxford University Press, 2002, 288 p.
Ranks 122 countries on an environmental sustainability summary indicator. Country profiles provide detailed information about the environmental performance of these countries across 22 critical indicators. (from the publisher's web page)
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Miller, G. Tyler, Jr. Living in the Environment: Principles, Connections, and Solutions. Brooks/Cole Publishing, 13th edition, 2003, 848 p.
One of the most widely used textbooks in introductory environmental science courses. Humans and nature, the human population, global problems, resources and resource management, and environment and society are some of the topics discussed. The text is supplemented with colored illustrations, photographs, a glossary and references. (from Biosis, May 1993)
Rainis, Kenneth G. Nature Projects for Young Scientists. Scholastic Library Publishing, revised edition, 2002, 192 p.
Experiments and projects on living organisms, from bacteria to vertebrates, for secondary age students. One chapter addresses ecological concerns.
Sheehan, Kathryn. Earth Child 2000: Earth Science for Young Children. Council Oak Books, 2nd edition revised, 2000, 369 p.
Introduces children ages 3-10 to environmental education and appreciation in the home and classroom, fostering an understanding of the interrelationships of all living things. (from publisher’s web site)
Weinstein, Miriam, editor. Making a Difference College and Graduate Guide: Vital Education to Help You Shape the World Anew. Sage Works Press, 8th edition, 2002, 408 p.
Profiles of 70 colleges and other post-secondary institutions with programs "committed to public service, social change and environmental stewardship." A concise essay describes the school or program and its mission, lists selected majors and courses, and describes the school atmosphere and strengths. Factual data on costs, student and faculty composition by gender and race, and application process follow.
Wheeler, Keith A., and Anne Perraca Bijur, editors. Education for a Sustainable Future: a Paradigm of Hope for the 21st Century. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2000, 279 p.
"This book illustrates how sustainability, information technologies, and envisioning the future can be effectively woven into an integrated educational experience, so that students will develop the skills needed to engage successfully in a sustainable society." (from the publisher's web page)
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Christianson, Gale E. Greenhouse: the 200-Year Story of Global Warming. Walker and Company, 1999, 280 p.
The author examines how the evidence of global warming has accumulated over the past 200 years and the scientists who discovered its effects.
Dunn, Seth. Hydrogen Futures: Toward a Sustainable Energy System. Worldwatch Institute, 2001, 90 p.
Dunn urges greater government efforts to accelerate the development of a hydrogen economy to reduce concerns about urban air pollution, energy security and climate change. Hydrogen fuel cells are the potential successors to batteries in portable electronic devices, power plants, and the internal combustion engine. (from the Worldwatch Institute web page)
Firor, John, and Judith Jacobsen. The Crowded Greenhouse: Population, Climate Change, and Creating a Sustainable World. Yale University Press, 2002, 256 p.
Exploring rapid population growth and human-induced climate change, the authors show how they are related and what individuals, societies and governments can do to stabilize both. Includes a primer on the greenhouse effect and a review of climate change negotiations.
Gelbspan, Ross. The Heat is On: the Climate Crisis, the Cover-up, the Prescription. Perseus Publishing, 1998, 288 p.
An account of the science, history and politics of global climate change. Gelbspan details the campaign by oil and coal companies and petroleum exporting countries to convince policy
makers that global warming was an unsupported theory. He provides evidence from scientific experts to refute the industry's arguments.
Glantz, Michael H. Climate Affairs: a Primer. Island Press, 2003, 184 p.
Provides the "base of knowledge needed to begin to address questions surrounding the unknown impacts of climate change. It outlines a new approach to understanding the interactions among climate, society, and the environment." (from the publisher's web page)
Hayes, Denis. The Official Earth Day Guide to Planet Repair. Island Press, 2000, 182 p.
Hayes, activist and renewable energy expert, asserts that changes in individual, local, and national energy choices can reduce the harm to the global climate from greenhouse gases. The book tells how to reduce energy use while saving money, helping the economy, creating new jobs, and enhancing human health. Action steps to affect energy use and policy and resources for additional information are included.
Houghton, John T. Global Warming: the Complete Briefing. Cambridge University Press, 3rd edition, 2004, 300 p.
This is a comprehensive guide to the science and politics of global warming for students and the general reader. Houghton explores the scientific basis of global warming and the likely impacts of climate change on the environment and political structures, before addressing the actions that can be taken by governments, industry and individuals to mitigate the effects. (from the Cambridge University Press web page)
Johansen, Bruce E. The Global Warming Desk Reference. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2001, 376 p.
A concise, college-level survey of the research on global warming. It concludes with possible solutions and a comprehensive bibliography. (from the publisher's web page)
McKibbin, Warwick J., and Peter Wilcoxen. Climate Change Policy After Kyoto: Blueprint for a Realistic Approach. Brookings Institution Press, 2002, 225 p.
Citing the lack of cost controls in the Kyoto Protocol as a fatal flaw, the authors propose an alternative policy that provides incentives for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while avoiding unreasonably large costs. They describe a system using both short-term and long-term tradable emissions permits without the deadlines for nations to achieve specific emissions reductions set by the Kyoto Protocol.
Moore, Thomas Gale. Climate of Fear: Why We Shouldn't Worry About Global Warning. Cato Institute, 1998, 152 p.
Economist Moore argues that historical and economic analysis suggests that a warmer climate would be beneficial to both mankind and the environment. (from the Cato Institute catalog)
Reid, Stephen J. Ozone and Climate Change: a Beginner's Guide. CRC Press, 2000, 220 p.
The author uses a simplified climate model to explore the effect on the atmosphere of eliminating chlorofluorocarbons, as required by the Montreal Protocol. Predicting increased global warming and destruction of ozone, his data and logic provide a grim forecast for the planet.
Schneider, Stephen H., Armin Rosencranz, and John O. Niles, editors. Climate Change Policy: a Survey. Island Press, 2002, 368 p.
Leading experts examine the topics most important to understanding climate change and policies to combat it. They conclude that we must mitigate, not merely adapt to, the real and serious problem of climate change. (from the Island Press catalog)
Sorrell, Steve, and Jim Skea, editors. Pollution for Sale: Emissions Trading and Joint Implementation. Edward Elgar Publishing, 1999, 432 p.
Essays examine the United States experience using emissions trading and the attempts to introduce trading programs in Europe. The concluding set of essays discusses the use of emissions trading to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Stevens, William K. The Change in the Weather: People, Weather, and the Science of Climate. Dell Publishing, reprint edition, 2001, 384 p.
Stevens reviews catastrophic atmospheric changes during the past four billion years, and explains how human activity--the burning of fossil fuels during the past 100 years--may be contributing to increased weather disasters. (from The New Yorker, 1/24/00)
U.S. National Research Council. Committee on Global Change Research. Global Environmental Change: Research Pathways for the Next Decade. National Academy Press, 1999, 616 p.
Using case studies, this book offers a comprehensive overview of global changes research and the lessons learned during the past 20 years. Posing the outstanding scientific questions, it sets a direction for research in the next decade to more fully understand how ecosystems and human society interact with global change.
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TECHNOLOGY
Berinstein, Paula. Alternative Energy: Facts, Statistics and Issues. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2001, 208 p.
Topics include an energy overview, conventional energy sources (coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, and hydroelectric), the economics of renewable energy, solar, biomass, wind, ocean, fusion ,geothermal and hydrogen. Energy storage, transportation, fuel cells, energy efficiency, and exotic and unusual sources of energy are covered, accompanied by numerous tables, charts and illustrations, and a glossary.
Burke, Gwendolyn, Ben R. Singh, and Louis Theodore. Handbook of Environmental Management and Technology. John Wiley and Sons, 2nd edition, 2000, 824 p.
The authors discuss pollution problems and solutions, regulatory issues, risk assessment, and issues faced by management. Specfic types of pollution -- air, water, radioactive waste, hazardous waste -- are examined in separate sections. Written for industrial engineers and managers. (from SciTech Book News, 12/1/00)
Freeze, R. Allan. The Environmental Pendulum: a Quest for the Truth About Toxic Chemicals, Human Health, and Environmental Protection. University of California Press, 2000, 337 p.
Freeze, a hydrological engineer, advocates a balance between economic health and environmental health in an examination of the past 25 years of hazardous waste management efforts. He notes areas of progress and suggests further improvements.
Hoffmann, Peter. Tomorrow's Energy: Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, and the Prospects for a Cleaner Planet. MIT Press, 2001, 289 p.
The author presents the history of hydrogen energy, the pros and cons of hydrogen as a fuel, the environmental dangers of continued dependence on fossil fuels, and current research toward a hydrogen-based economy.
Johansen, Bruce E. The Dirty Dozen: The Toll of Persistent Organic Pollutants. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2003, 312 p.
The 12 most commonly used organochloride chemicals were fully or partially banned by the Stockholm Protocol, an international treaty signed by more than 100 countries in 2000. The author examines the history, uses, and harmful effects of each, and focuses on their passage up the food chain to accumulate in dangerous levels in the Inuit people of the Arctic.
Kartha, Sivan, and Eric D. Larson. Bioenergy Primer: Modernised Biomass Energy for Sustainable Development. United Nations Publications, 2000, 136 p.
Bioenergy -- energy derived from wood and other plant matter -- is a potential contributor to sustainable energy strategies and sustainable human development. This primer will help developers realize the potential of bioenergy. (from United Nations web page)
O'Brien, Mary. Making Better Environmental Decisions: an Alternative to Risk Assessment. MIT Press, 2000, 286 p.
The author "proposes that alternatives assessment-where environmental impact decisions are made after considering the broadest base of alternatives-be substituted for the narrow perspectives of current risk-assessment approaches to environmental decision making." (from Choice, 1/1/01)
Schumacher, E. F. Small is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered. Hartley and Marks, 25th anniversary edition, 1999, 286 p.
This classic became the bible of the appropriate technology movement. Instead of progress accompanied by cataclysmic change, the author advocates the use of technologies that promote decentralization, preservation, compatability with nature, self-reliance, and provide work that is creative and nonexploitative. (from The Reader's Adviser)
Sorensen, Bent. Renewable Energy. Academic Press, 2nd edition, 2000, 928 p.
The principles of renewable energy flows and sources, energy conversion processes, the advantages and disadvantages of each of the energy sources, and the engineering and economic aspects of the field are authoritatively addressed. The 1st edition (1979) was widely used in renewable energy studies worldwide. (from Academic Press web page)
Thornton, Joe. Pandora's Poison: Chlorine, Health, and a New Environmental Strategy. MIT Press, 2000, 600 p.
Biologist Thornton details the health hazards of organic substances containing chlorine and urges that use of these organochlorines be phased out. His new environmental strategy focuses on broad groups of hazardous substances and seeks manufacturing with "clean production," "zero discharge," and proof of the safety of the substances.
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TRADE AND ENVIRONMENT
Deere, Carolyn L., and Daniel C. Esty, editors. Greening the Americas: NAFTA's Lessons for Hemispheric Trade. MIT Press, 2002, 452 p.
How environmental considerations were handled in the North American Free Trade Agreement, what has happened since the agreement came into force, and how the NAFTA model can be used successfully in development of the Free Trade Area of the Americas negotiations. (from Choice, 2/03)
Esty, Daniel, and others. NAFTA and the Environment: Seven Years Later. Institute for International Economics, 2000, 70 p.
The authors review the environmental provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement and its achievements and shortcomings in meeting those objectives, especially along the U.S.-Mexico border where economic growth from NAFTA has worsened environmental conditions. They offer recommendations to better NAFTA's environmental record.
French, Hilary. Vanishing Borders: Protecting the Planet in the Age of Globalization. W.W. Norton, 2000, 257 p.
International governance and trade policy increase risks to natural systems according to World Watch Institute vice president French. She describes the threats from trade and transportation and suggests the strengthening of international treaties and institutions so that environmental considerations are integrated into global trade regulations.
Jha, Vena, Anil Markandya, and Rene Vossenar, editors. Reconciling Trade and the Environment: Lessons from Case Studies in Developing Countries. Edward Elgar Publishing, 1999, 359 p.
Case studies by United Nations supported researchers in Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Poland, Thailand, Turkey and Zimbabwe explore how liberalized trade regimes have affected the environment and how stricter environmental regulations have affected trade between developed and developing countries.
Mol, Arthur P.J. Globalization and Environmental Reform: the Ecological Modernization of the Global Economy. MIT Press, 2001, 288 p.
Mol’s theory of ecological modernization “holds that although the processes of modernization and globalization often result in environmental degradation, they can also encourage policies and programs designed to arrest degradation and improve environmental quality.”
Three case studies focus on reform in developed countries, developing countries, and between developed and developing countries.
Sampson, Gary. Trade, Environment and the WTO. Overseas Development Council, 2000, 168 p.
The former directory of the World Trade Organization's Trade and Environment Division analyzes the interrelationships among the environment, international trade, and commercial policy. He describes the evolution and current state of the WTO, and suggests reforms in both the WTO and environmental policies to enhance the constructive relationships between them. (from Choice, 9/00)
Sampson, Gary P., and W. Bradnee Chambers, editors. Trade, Environment, and the Millennium. United Nations Publications, 2nd edition, 2001, 438 p.
Provides an overview of the key trade and environment issues for World Trade Organization negotiations in late 2001 and beyond. (from Brookings Institution's web page)
Weiss, Edith Brown, and John Howard Jackson, editors. Reconciling Environment and Trade. Transnational Publishers, 2001, 820 p.
The editors examine the developing WTO jurisprudence for settling international environment and trade disputes. Cases analyzed reflect the basic issues in the clash between trade and the environment: public health, air pollution/ozone depletion, food safety, destruction of endangered species, and biosafety.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Birnie, Patricia, and Alan Boyle. International Law and the Environment. Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, 2002, 832 p.
An authoritative textbook on the principles and structure of international law concerning protection of the environment. Includes expanded coverage of climate change, biological diversity, and international trade law and the environment. (from the publisher's web page)
Boyle, Alan, and David Freestone, editors. International Law and Sustainable Development: Past Achievements and Future Challenges. Oxford University Press, 1999, 408 p.
Experts review the most recent developments in international environmental law since 1992, focusing on sustainable development, natural resources, Antarctica, the protection of the marine environment, and international fisheries. (from the Oxford University Press web page)
Caldwell, Lynton K. The National Environmental Policy Act: an Agenda for the Future. Indiana University Press, 1999, 272 p.
Caldwell helped design the U.S. Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). He discusses its formulation and legislative history, the act's environmental impact assessment provisions, which have been adopted by many countries, and the successes and remaining unachieved goals of the act. (from Environment, 3/00)
Chasek, Pamela S. Earth Negotiations: Analyzing Thirty Years of Environmental Diplomacy. United Nations University Press, 2001, 291 p.
Chasek examines the negotiation process for 11 international enviornmental agreements created since 1972, develops a model of such negotiations, and offers lessons learned for future negotiations.
DeSombre, Elizabeth R. Domestic Sources of International Environmental Policy: Industry, Environmentalists and U.S. Power. MIT Press, 2000, 314 p.
Explores how U.S. environmentalists and industry work together to shape international environmental policy, focusing on endangered species, air pollution, and fisheries conservation. (from the publisher's web page)
DiMento, Joseph F. The Global Environment and International Law. University of Texas Press, 2003, 256 p.
Although many international treaties, conventions and protocols have been passed, the global environment is still in poor condition. The author examines the successes and failures of international environmental law and recommends strategies for improving its effectiveness.
Dobson, Andrew. Justice and the Environment: Conceptions of Environmental Sustainability and Theories of Distributive Justice. Oxford University Press, 1999, 292 p.
Dobson examines several definitions of sustainability and various conceptions of justice and concludes that tradeoffs, compromises and coalitions are necessary to achieve ecological sustainability and egalitarian distribution of economic and social resources. (from Environment, 4/00)
Goldsteen, Joel B. The ABCs of Environmental Regulation: Understanding the Federal Programs. Government Institutes, 1999, 294 p.
Written in non-technical language for non-environmental professionals, the author describes the scope of U.S. environmental protection and the departments and agencies with significant responsibilities. More than 30 major laws and regulations are summarized. Concludes with a glossary, photographs and a chronology of Federal environmental laws and regulations.
Kiss, Alexandre Charles, and Dinah Shelton. International Environmental Law. Transnational Publishers, 3rd edition, 2003, 850 p.
An introduction to major international legal norms and organizations aimed at protecting the global environment. Includes analysis and commentary on the World Summit on Sustainable Development (2002) and developments in the relationship of trade and environment.
Lindstrom, Matthew J., and Zachary A. Smith. The National Environmental Policy Act: Judicial Misconstruction, Legislative Indifference, and Executive Neglect. Texas A & M University Press, 2001, 224 p.
Tracing the history of the 30 year old act, the authors assert that it no longer provides many of the protections it was designed to offer because of failure by the courts and federal agencies to implement its provisions.
O'Grady, Michael J., editor. Environmental Law Deskbook. Environmental Law Institute, 7th edition, 2003, 1002 p.
This compendium includes the full text of the 23 major statutes encompassing resource protection, pollution control, and administrative procedure that are most often cited by environmental professionals.
Sullivan, Thomas F.P., editor. Environmental Law Handbook. Government Institutes, 17th edition, 2003, 820 p.
A reference text for laypersons. After a succinct introduction to the fundamentals underlying environmental law and regulations, subsequent chapters focus on specialized areas of the law. Each topic is analyzed by an expert who presents a brief history of regulatory attempts and reviews current laws and regulations. Landmark court decisions are cited and controversial areas of environmental protection are discussed.
Susskind, Lawrence, Paul F. Levy, and Jennifer Thomas-Larmer. Negotiating Environmental Agreements: How to Avoid Escalating Confrontation, Needless Costs, and Unnecessary Litigation. Island Press, 1999, 346 p.
The authors, experts in mediation, explain and apply the "mutual gains approach" theory of negotiation. Five model negotiations and four case studies illustrate the theory in practice.
Susskind, Lawrence, William Moomaw, and Kevin Gallagher, editors. Transboundary Environmental Negotiation: New Approaches to Global Cooperation. John Wiley and Sons, 2002, 496 p.
A collection of papers emphasizing "ways in which global environmental treaty-making can be improved. They highlight new environmental problems that pose difficult global negotiation challenges and suggest new strategies for involving a range of nongovernmental actors in ways that can overcome the obstacles to transboundary environmentalism." (from the publisher's web page).
Vig, Norman J., and Regina S. Axelrod, editors. The Global Environment: Institutions, Law, and Policy. CQ Press, 2nd edition, 2004, 351 p.
Experts in law, politics, and policy analysis assess the performance of international laws, policies, and institutions in particular countries and issue areas. The editors note the difficulty of translating the concept of sustainable development into concrete beneficial outcomes. (from Environment, 3/00)
Vogler, John. The Global Commons: Environmental and Technological Governance. John Wiley and Sons, 2nd edition, 2000, 272 p.
"The global commons - the oceans, Antarctica, outer space and the atmosphere - are critical to the survival of human kind. Yet, they are, by definition, beyond the control of any government. This book analyses how they can be protected effectively." (from the publisher's web page)
Weiss, Edith B., Paul C. Szasz, and Daniel B. Magraw. International Environmental Law: Basic Instruments and References. Transnational Publishers, 1992, 749 p.
A subject list of 870 international environmental instruments, including multilateral and bilateral agreements, United Nations General Assembly resolutions, and decisions and guidelines by international organizations such as the OECD and the EEC. Each instrument has an introduction, a listing of the states that are parties to treaties, the depository, and the elements that are novel. Includes an index to popular names of the instruments. (from Reference and Research Book News, 12/92)
Weiss, Edith B., Paul C. Szasz, and Daniel B. Magraw. International Environmental Law: Basic Instruments and References, Supplement. Transnational Publishers, 1999, 505 p.
Supplement to the previous title.
Weiss, Edith Brown, and Harold K. Jacobson, editors. Engaging Countries: Strengthening Compliance with International Environmental Accords. MIT Press, 1998, 564 p.
A systematic examination of how states implement and comply with international environmental accords, showing how and why implementation and compliance vary among countries and treaties and change over time. It offers prescriptions for strengthening compliance.
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PERIODICALS
E: the Environment Magazine. Earth Action Network, bimonthly
Written for a general audience, the magazine provides worldwide coverage of environmental issues. Tips and products for green living are described to enable individuals to make informed choices.
Earth Island Journal: an International Environmental News Magazine. Earth Island Institute, quarterly
Reports on general and world events, products that are positive for the Earth and assessments of the impacts of technology on the globe. Promotes preservation of plant and animal resources.
Environment. Heldref Publications, monthly
Feature articles summarize scientific research on international environmental topics; other sections cover law and legislation, Internet sources, and excerpts from other publications. For
environmental professionals.
Environmental Forum. Environmental Law Institute, bimonthly
The Institute emphasizes environmental law and policy in the United States. The forum section provides responses from people of divergent viewpoints about a particular environmental question or concern. For professionals in environmental law, policy and management.
Environmental Science & Technology. American Chemical Society, monthly
Covers the entire field of environmental science, including original reporting on science, technology, government and society. A research section covers the latest findings in water, air, microbiology, waste chemistry, and other relevant fields. For environmental professionals.
Friends of the Earth. Friends of the Earth, bimonthly
Provides national and international news and issues, a children's section, and coverage of Congress.
Global Environmental Politics. MIT Press, quarterly
Covers the relationship between global political forces and environmental change.
Green Teacher: Education for Planet Earth. Green Teacher, quarterly
For educators, youth counselors, and parents to promote environmental and global awareness among primary and secondary school students.
Greenpeace Quarterly. Greenpeace USA, quarterly
News of a major environmental group that uses direct action to attract attention and make statements on peace and environmental issues worldwide.
The Journal of Environmental Education. Heldref Publications, quarterly
Research papers, project reports, and essays dealing with environmental education for all ages in classroom and non-classroom settings.
National Parks. National Parks and Conservation Association, bimonthly
Focused on U.S. national parks, the articles describe park resources, programs, management, and governance, and address external activities and issues impacting the parks. Color photographs complement the articles.
OnEarth. Natural Resources Defense Council, quarterly
Thought and opinion articles on the environment by both Natural Resources Defense Council contributors and others.
World Watch. Worldwatch Institute, bimonthly
Covers a broad range of international political and social issues impacting the environment. Offers solutions and aims to increase citizen action to promote effective political response. From the organization that publishes the annual State of the World and Vital Signs.
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SOURCES
The following sources were especially useful in preparation of this bibliography and can be used to identify many additional titles.
LaGuardia, Cheryl. Magazines for Libraries. R.R. Bowker, 12th edition, 2003, 1,165 p.
Marien, Michael. Environmental Issues and Sustainable Futures: a Critical Guide to Recent Books, Reports, and Periodicals. World Future Society, 1996, 170 p.
Meredith, Robert, editor. The Environmentalist's Bookshelf: a Guide to the Best Books. Macmillan Publishing, 1993, 272 p.
Miller, Joseph A., compiler. The Island Press Bibliography of Environmental Literature. Island Press, 1993, 320 p. (out of print)
Sader, Marion, editor. The Reader's Adviser: a Layman's Guide to Literature. Greenwood Publishing Group, 14th edition, 1994, 6 volumes
Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory 2004. R.R. Bowker, 42nd edition, 2003, 11,600 p.
The editors consulted Book Review Index, Books in Print and numerous professional journals for reviews.
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