Global warming, acid rain, deforestation, air and water pollution
are but a few of the overwhelming indicators that the earth's health
is worsening. For decades, environmental groups have been resisting
the destructive trends set by industry and government, but as the
social and political climate has changed, popular protest movements
have become less and less effective. As the earth's situation worsens,
those opposing its destruction have out of necessity become increasingly
militant. Corporate and federal properties have been vandalized,
set ablaze-even bombed-and the government is meeting this new brand
of environmental militance with an increasingly heavy hand.
Whether you're drawn by frustration with environmental strategies
that, to date, have been ineffective against this growing ecological
crisis, or simply by curiosity (Who are these people? Why are they
doing this? What do they hope to gain?), Igniting a Revolution
offers a fascinating and compelling look at the emerging movement
of revolutionary environmentalism.
Includes essays by Marilyn Buck, Robert Jensen, John Zerzan, Ashanti
Alston, Jeffrey "Free" Luers, Derrick Jensen, Ann Hansen,
and a preface by Bron Taylor.
This volume will interest any reader who wishes to hear directly
from some of the leading intellectuals, activists and prisoners
involved in these movements. The insights gained by listening directly
to these voices...can hardly be overestimated.
- Bron Taylor, from the preface
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