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Ramachandra Guha, "Speaking with Nature: The Origins of Indian Environmentalism" (Yale UP, 2024)

New Books in Environmental Studies

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Evolution of Environmentalism

This chapter explores the historical development of environmentalism, revealing its roots in 19th-century philosophy and contrasting it with pre-modern conservation practices. It also examines the distinct approaches of environmentalism in India and America, emphasizing the role of social justice in Indian movements compared to the individualistic nature of American ones.

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