They Came But Could Not Conquer: The Struggle for Environmental Justice in Alaska Native Communities - Paperbackby Diane J. Purvis (Author) As the environmental justice movement slowly builds momentum, Diane J. Purvis highlights the work of Indigenous peoples in Alaska's small rural villages, who have faced incredible odds throughout history yet have built political clout fueled by vigorous common cause in defense of their homes and livelihood. Starting with the transition from Russian to American occupation of Alaska, Alaska Natives have battled with oil and