A Call for Environmental Patriotism

Authors

Anne Marie Todd

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pp. 4-11

Abstract

Environmental patriotism, the belief that the national environment defines a country’s greatness, is a significant strand in twentieth century American environmentalism. This article is adapted from Anne Marie Todd’s book, Communicating Environmental Patriotism: A Rhetorical History of the American Environmental Movement (Routledge, 2013) where the author is the first to explore the history of environmental patriotism in America through intriguing stories of environmental patriots and the rhetoric of their speeches and propaganda. The article and book offer a provoking critique of environmentalists’ communication strategies and suggests patriotism as a persuasive hook for new ways to make environmental issues a national priority. This original research should be of interest to scholars of environmental communication, environmental history, American history and environmental philosophy.

Recommended Citation

Anne Marie Todd (2014) "A Call for Environmental Patriotism," Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education: Vol. 23: Iss. 2, Article 3.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/taproot/vol23/iss2/3