Stopping the Plant
The St. Lawrence Cement Controversy and the Battle for Quality of Life in the Hudson Valley
By Miriam D. Silverman | Publisher: State University of New York Press
About the book
When the St. Lawrence Cement Company proposed building a massive coal-powered cement plant near the banks of the Hudson River in the town of Greenport, New York, in 1999 it ignited a controversy that dominated the discussion of community development in the entire Hudson Valley region. Stopping the Plant is a fascinating and detailed chronicle of how the proposal fired the passions of many local citizens, spawned the creation of numerous activist groups, and over the next several years spread to become a raging dispute throughout the Northeast. Miriam D. Silverman provides a thorough and balanced exploration of the positions of both sides of this highly polarized dispute, while at the same time places the controversy within a greater historical and regional context. For anyone interested in community organizing, the potentials and difficulties of modern grassroots environmentalism, and, ultimately, the future of the environmental movement, Silverman emphasizes the significance of the decision by St. Lawrence Cement to withdraw its application in 2005.
Editions of Stopping the Plant
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791469613
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791469620
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791480748
Read an Excerpt
When the St. Lawrence Cement Company proposed building a massive coal-powered cement plant near the banks of the Hudson River in the town of Greenport, New York, in 1999 it ignited a controversy that dominated the discussion of community development in the entire Hudson Valley region. Stopping the Plant is a fascinating and detailed chronicle of how the proposal fired the passions of many local citizens, spawned the creation of numerous activist groups, and over the next several years spread to become a raging dispute throughout the Northeast. Miriam D. Silverman provides a thorough and balanced exploration of the positions of both sides of this highly polarized dispute, while at the same time places the controversy within a greater historical and regional context. For anyone interested in community organizing, the potentials and difficulties of modern grassroots environmentalism, and, ultimately, the future of the environmental movement, Silverman emphasizes the significance of the decision by St. Lawrence Cement to withdraw its application in 2005.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stopping the Plant about?
When the St. Lawrence Cement Company proposed building a massive coal-powered cement plant near the banks of the Hudson River in the town of Greenport, New York, in 1999 it ignited a controversy that dominated the discussion of community development in the entire Hudson Valley region. Stopping the Plant is a fascinating and detailed chronicle of how the proposal fired the passions of many local citizens, spawned the creation of numerous activist groups, and over the next several years spread to become a raging dispute throughout the Northeast. Miriam D. Silverman provides a thorough and balanced exploration of the positions of both sides of this highly polarized dispute, while at the same time places the controversy within a greater historical and regional context. For anyone interested in community organizing, the potentials and difficulties of modern grassroots environmentalism, and, ultimately, the future of the environmental movement, Silverman emphasizes the significance of the decision by St. Lawrence Cement to withdraw its application in 2005.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Stopping the Plant?
Law > Laws of specific jurisdictions and specific areas of law > Environment, transport and planning law: general > Environmental law
Where can I read a sample of Stopping the Plant?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791469613
How long is Stopping the Plant and how many pages does it have?
Stopping the Plant has 194 page(s)
Is Stopping the Plant part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series, An American Region: Studies in the Hudson Valley
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Stopping the Plant?
Miriam D. Silverman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Stopping the Plant is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791469613) and paperback(ISBN 9780791469620) and pdf(ISBN 9780791480748)
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