“This is an important work for understanding the roots of the Green movement in Germany and, in many ways, of environmental movements elsewhere. The book is well organized, readable, and based on impressive research.” —Choice

“This volume should be required reading for all students of environemntal ideology and movements.” —Environment

“ . . . the book stands as a sobering study in the relationship of environmentalism to politics.” —Forest & Conservation History

“ . . . a balanced and authoritative analysis . . . ” —The Ecologist

“A first-rate contribution, both valuable and interesting. Dominick makes a strong and well-supported case that a popular movement for environmental protection has existed for over a century in Germany . . . This history is highly relevant to understanding recent German environmental politics.” —Richard N. L. Andrews