The Culture of German Environmentalism

Assessing environmentalism as a social movement and political force, this volume of essays focuses on cultural roots and changes in attitude that influenced Germany's environmental movement. Goodbody (German studies, U. of Bath) includes an interview with Carl Amery, the Bavarian Green and science fiction writer. The essays are written by researchers and professionals in fields including history, ecology, journalism, and literature. The topics include contemporary environmentalism and its links to the German past; future prospects for the Greens, and for green issues; and Heimat and environment in the German cinema. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Axel Goodbody studied French and German at Trinity College Dublin and lived in Germany for many years, teaching and studying at the University of Kiel. He is Reader in German Studies at the University of Bath.