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Crimes Against Nature (2004 book)

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Crimes Against Nature
AuthorRobert F. Kennedy Jr.
SubjectEnvironmentalism
GenreNon-fiction
Publication date
3 August 2004
Pages256
ISBN978-0-06-074687-2

Crimes Against Nature: How George W. Bush and His Corporate Pals Are Plundering the Country and Hijacking Our Democracy is a 2004 book by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about George W. Bush.[1][2]

Publication

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Crimes Against Nature was written by Waterkeeper Alliance founder[3] Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and published by HarperCollins.[4]

Synopsis

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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.[4]

The book focuses on the fossil fuel industry, the American beef industry and lumber industry,[4] documenting carbon dioxide output and poisoning from mercury and arsenic.[5][4]

Critical reception

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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.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lynch, Michael J. (September 2004). "Book Review Essay: HOW BUSH'S CONSERVATIVES WRECKED THE ENVIRONMENT: CARL POPE AND ROBERT F. KENNEDY. Jw. SPEAK OTTT: Criminal Justice Review (Georgia State University)". Criminal Justice Review (Georgia State University). 29 (2): 377–388. doi:10.1177/073401680402900207.
  2. ^ Adler, Jonathan H. (2004-10-25). "Environment 9/11: National Review". National Review. 56 (20): 59–60.
  3. ^ "Crimes Against Nature". Mother Jones. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  4. ^ a b c d e "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.
  5. ^ 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
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