Through the lens of Rowe's relationships with two Kenyan conservationists-Wangari Maathai and Daphne Sheldrick-The Elephants in the Room surveys a number of prejudices that many of us who are fortunate to be born with the privileges attached to our skin color, sex, and access to…
The author relates the origins and philosophy of the Green Belt Movement in Kenya which has planted millions of trees throughout East Africa and discusses how it operates, the challenges they face, and the objectives for the future of their nation.
2004 Nobel Peace Prize-winning author Wangari Maathai's book offers a compelling insight into the internationally acclaimed tree-planting movement founded by Kenyans and run by and for Kenyans.
"Africa's future is the subject of fierce debate, with the media full of warnings about environmental and economic collapse. Development workers continue to create supposed solutions to the problems they see, with little effect and much controversy. While these outsiders haggle …
2004 Nobel Peace Prize-winning author Wangari Maathai's book offers a compelling insight into the internationally acclaimed tree-planting movement founded by Kenyans and run by and for Kenyans.