In the Thick of It: My Life in the Sierra Club
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (852 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1559639792 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Michael McCloskey not only was 'in the thick of it,' his wisdom and strong leadership put him way out front.". "This is a readable, highly informative inside account of the rise of the environmental movement and most of its key battles in the second half of the 20th century
In 1961, Michael McCloskey was hired as the Sierra Club's first field representative for the Northwest. He helped to pave the way for the original Wilderness Act in 1964, and as the club's conservation director worked to see it implemented. He demonstrates how it is indeed possible to turn idealism and hope into practical action that can make an impact at the national level. He survived the ouster of his mentor, the charismatic but controversial David Brower, succeeding him as the second executive director in the club's history, and put the Sierra Club back on firm financial footing. With this book McCloskey offers not only invaluable insight into the past, but also inspiration to carry into the future.. In the nineties, he led the Sierra Club in mounting fights against attempts to undercut EPA regulations and against trade
"Accomplished Career, Tedious Autobiography" according to doomsdayer520. Michael McCloskey has had a huge influence on conservation and environmentalism in America, and he's truly eligible to be the subject of an informative biography. Unfortunately, he should have had someone else write it. I am a volunteer officer with Sierra Club, active at both the local and state levels, with an interest in the organization's history. For that reason I was attracted to this autobiography of the man who served faithfully with Sierra Club and other import