Direct action in british environmentalism by brian doherty 19 oct 2000 paperback books amazonca. Direct action in british environmentalism charts and analyses the nature and impact of this new wave of direct action the contributors approach the phenomenon from a wide variety of perspectives and disciplines and present data concerning both the quantity and type of recent environmental protest and the sociological and organisational features of those performing it subjects covered include . Buy the hardcover book direct action in british environmentalism by brian doherty at indigoca canadas largest bookstore free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders direct action has become a key part of the strategy of the radical environmental movement since the early 1990s used to address issues such as road building and car culture genetically modified foods consumerism and . By brian doherty matthew paterson benjamin seel the 1990s saw substantial changes in the character of british environmentalism after a decade of increasing professionalisation of environmental organisations and increasing legitimacy of those organisations with state policy makers environmentalism in the uk suddenly seemed to take a radical turn. Direct action in british environmentalism charts and analyses the nature and impact of this new wave of direct action the contributors approach the phenomenon from a wide variety of perspectives and disciplines and present data concerning both the quantity and type of recent environmental protest and the sociological and organisational features of those performing it subjects covered include