Lynton Keith Caldwell

Wendy Read Wertz has a degree in History and Environmental Studies from Indiana University where she met Caldwell and was captivated by his work and writings. Additionally, she has published several articles on Caldwell.

"Wertz has given a signal service in providing the field with a resource through which we can learn about this remarkable scholar. Her coverage of the NEPA, often regarded as the 'Magna Carta' of U.S. environmental policy, is deeply insightful . . . The field of environmental policy is richer for this addition."—H-Net Reviews"[T]his is a solid overview of both Caldwell's contributions and the development of the environmental movement in the US; it will interest readers in the fields of environmental policy, environmental history, and environmental studies. . . . Recommended."—Choice"Keith Caldwell's writings . . . have been vital contributions both to the academic literature and to public discourse . . . inspiring an entire generation with their articulate vision of what a sustainable society in harmony with nature's forces and constraints would require."—Richard N. L. ("Pete") Andrews, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill