Environmental Justice: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Environmental Justice: A Reference Handbook by David E. Newton, published by Holtzbrinck on July 8, 2009, is a comprehensive resource that explores the environmental inequities faced by poor and minority communities. This second edition builds on the original work, providing a current overview of the grassroots movements addressing these issues and the connections between social inequalities and the distribution of environmental hazards.
Readers will find a detailed examination of the rise and development of the environmental justice movement, including its intersection with civil rights activism. The book discusses implemented solutions and highlights ongoing challenges, offering new data and insights, particularly regarding environmental disparities in developing countries. With 328 pages of information, this handbook serves as a valuable reference for those interested in distributive justice and civil rights within the context of environmental issues.
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Environmental Justice: A Reference Handbook, Second Edition offers a current overview of the environmental inequities faced by poor and minority communities and the development of the grassroots movement working to address them.
Building on the original edition’s focus on the link between social inequalities and the uneven distribution of environmental hazards in the air, water, and soil, Environmental Justice: A Reference Handbook, Second Edition presents a contemporary look at the convergence of the environmental movement and civil rights activism.
Environmental Justice, Second Edition follows the rise and maturation of the movement focused on environmental racism, describes solutions that have been implemented, and examines issues that remain unresolved. The book offers a wealth of new data and information, particularly in its expanded coverage of environmental disparities in developing countries and its rich bibliography of print and online resources.
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