Crimes Against Nature (2004 book)
Crimes Against Nature : How George W. Bush and His Corporate Pals Are Plundering the Country and Hijacking Our Democracy (ISBN 9780060746872) is a book written in 2004 by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
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| Author | Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. |
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| Subject | Environmentalism |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
Publication date | 3 August 2004 |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 978-0-06-074687-2 |
Publication
Crimes Against Nature was written by Waterkeeper Alliance founder[1] Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and published by HarperCollins.[2]
Synopsis
In the book, Kennedy is fiercely critical of George Bush, accusing him of undermining democracy and damaging the environment. The book's criticism includes the lobbying efforts of American oil company Halliburton, and Bush's appointment of Gale Norton to the role of Interior Secretary.[2]
The book focusses on the fossil fuel industry, the American beef industry and lumber industry,[2] documenting carbon dioxide output and poisoning from mercury and arsenic.[3][2]
Critical reception
Publishers Weekly notes that Kennedy is critical of Bush and others for using fear to drive the change they want, but that Kennedy himself also uses fear in the book to drive the change he seeks. The review praises Kennedy for making a passionate case.[2]
References
- "Crimes Against Nature". Mother Jones. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
- "Crimes Against Nature: How George W. Bush and His Corporate Pals Are Plundering the Country and Hijacking Our Democracy by Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr. Kennedy". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
- Jo Bourne. Crimes against Nature. Geographical 2005;77(11):80. Accessed June 13, 2023. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=18669797&site=eds-live&scope=site