Name/Title
Steward of the LandDescription
As a three-term member of Congress and as secretary of the interior in the Kennedy and Johnson cabinets (1961-1969), Stewart L. Udall (1920-2010) was a distinguished public servant and one of the great environmental leaders in US history. This book, the first biography of Udall, introduces his important work to a new generation of Americans concerned with the environment. The author traces the influences on Udall's career, the evolution of his views on conservation, and his setbacks as well as his triumphs. Not only did Udall bring many significant scenic and historical landscapes into the national park system, but he was also an eloquent spokesman for the emerging environmental movement, insisting that humans were not masters of the earth but rather fellow travelers and stewards. He inspired Americans, especially young people, to serve planet Earth in much the same way that John Kennedy asked them to serve their country. As this biography shows, Udall's work went beyond environmentalism. In addition to such causes as preserving wilderness and open space, beautifying cities and the countryside, conserving energy, and protecting the planet, he advocated reforming the seniority system in Congress, limiting the production and testing in Congress, limiting the production and testing of nuclear weapons, promoting coexistence with the Soviet Union, and helping oppressed peoples in emerging nations. A visionary leader, Udall was inspired by his pioneering Mormon forebears who helped settle the Arizona high plateau, where he first connected with the natural world." --Book Details
Author
Smith, Thomas GDate Published
2017Publication Subjects
Udall, Stewart L.
Cabinet officers -- United States -- Biography.
Legislators -- United States -- Biography.
Conservationists -- United States -- Biography.
Reformers -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Political.
Udall, Stewart L.
Cabinet officers.
Conservationists.
Legislators.
Politics and government.
Reformers.
United States.Call No.
E840.8.U34 S55 2017ISBN
9780826357755 082635775X 0826357768 9780826357762Notes
xvi, 415 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index.