The Green Movement

by Debra A. Miller (Editor), Gale Editors (Editor)

Overview

While green living is often hailed as being completely beneficial for the Earth and its inhabitants, there are certain disadvantages to going green that are frequently glossed over, such as cost, legislation, economics, and time. The writing in this anthology present a diverse array of views on the green movement. Disparate viewpoints are encapsulated with the use of a question-and-response format so that readers may understand topics inclusively. Important facts, perfect for report writing, are dispersed throughout.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737749144
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	07/17/2010
Series:	Current Controversies Series
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	1,138,665
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

Gr 6 Up—This book presents varying opinions concerning the movement. Proponents view green efforts as necessary to guarantee a sustainable future and advocate for current change in this direction. In fact, several top authorities believe that the green movement can create jobs in urban areas. Opponents view these opinions as merely hype and offer counter perspectives. Readers are given a balanced view of the subject through pro and con arguments presented in a question-and-response format. The book has four main chapters: "Is the Green Movement a Viable Reform Effort?" "Will the Green Movement Benefit the Economy?" "Is Going Green Worth the Extra Costs to Consumers?" and "What Is the Future for the Green Movement?" Each chapter has from two to eight subsections, with summaries provided in the table of contents. Each article is signed, and brief information about the author is given. Boxed key points appear on almost every page. A useful purchase for school and public libraries.—Caroline Geck, Newark Public Schools, NJ

School Library Journal

Review: The Green Movement "Boxed key points appear on almost every page. A useful purchase for school and public libraries."—School Library Journal, May 2011

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