The New River Controversy, A New Edition

By Thomas J. Schoenbaum

Book Overview

This updated edition of the 1979 original covers the landmark struggle to save the New River from damming in the 1970s. The grassroots movement emphasized the river's cultural and historical value rather than narrow environmental issues and became one of the great victories of the environmental movement. This edition also includes a new epilogue examining the current ecological status of the New River and the ongoing impact of the original conservation efforts in the face of new environmental threats.

The 1979 edition won the Weatherford Award presented by Berea College and the Appalachian Studies Association.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786428384
• ISBN13: 9780786428380
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Excellent

The New River Controversy is a well-written, insightful and quality reporting at its best. R. Seth Woodard adds a first rate epilogue that demonstrates first hand knowledge of the environmental issues. He is fast becoming an expert in the field with insight to look beyond tomorrow at the future we want for our earth.