Derrick Jensen

Author and environmental activist

Derrick Jensen - Author and environmental activist
Born

December 19th, 1960
64 years ago

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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An American author and activist focused on environmental issues, utilizing both fiction and non-fiction to convey messages about the preservation of nature. Works include essays, novels, and philosophical texts that critique industrial civilization and advocate for ecological sustainability. Engaged in public speaking, seminars, and workshops to promote awareness and action regarding environmental degradation. Contributes to discussions on deep ecology and the interconnectedness of humans and the natural world.

Authored 'A Language Older Than Words'

Published 'Endgame'

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