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Noxious New York: The Racial Politics Of Urban Health And Environmental Justice (Urban And Industrial Environments),Used
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Examines The Culture, Politics, And History Of The Movement For Environmental Justice In New York City, Tracking Activism In Four Neighborhoods On Issues Of Public Health, Garbage, And Energy Systems In The Context Of Privatization, Deregulation, And Globalization.Racial Minority And Lowincome Communities Often Suffer Disproportionate Effects Of Urban Environmental Problems. Environmental Justice Advocates Argue That These Communities Are On The Front Lines Of Environmental And Health Risks. In Noxious New York, Julie Sze Analyzes The Culture, Politics, And History Of Environmental Justice Activism In New York City Within The Larger Context Of Privatization, Deregulation, And Globalization. She Tracks Urban Planning And Environmental Health Activism In Four Gritty New York Neighborhoods: Brooklyn'S Sunset Park And Williamsburg Sections, West Harlem, And The South Bronx. In These Communities, Activism Flourished In The 1980S And 1990S In Response To Economic Decay And A Concentration Of Noxious Incinerators, Solid Waste Transfer Stations, And Power Plants. Sze Describes The Emergence Of Local Campaigns Organized Around Issues Of Asthma, Garbage, And Energy Systems, And How, In Each Neighborhood, Activists Framed Their Arguments In The Vocabulary Of Environmental Justice. Sze Shows That The Linkage Of Planning And Public Health In New York City Goes Back To The Nineteenth Century'S Sanitation Movement, And She Looks At The City'S History Of Garbage, Sewage, And Sludge Management. She Analyzes The Influence Of Race, Family, And Gender Politics On Asthma Activism And Examines Community Activists' Responses To Garbage Privatization And Energy Deregulation. Finally, She Looks At How Activist Groups Have Begun To Shift From Fighting Particular Siting And Land Use Decisions To Engaging In A Larger Process Of Community Planning And Communitybased Research Projects. Drawing Extensively On Fieldwork And Interviews With Community Members And Activists, Sze Illuminates The Complex Mix Of Local And Global Issues That Fuels Environmental Justice Activism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Noxious New York'? A: 'Noxious New York' examines the culture, politics, and history of the environmental justice movement in New York City, highlighting activism related to public health, waste management, and energy systems.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Noxious New York' is Julie Sze, who analyzes environmental justice activism through extensive fieldwork and interviews.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include racial and economic disparities in urban environmental issues, the history of environmental activism in New York, and the influence of community organizing on public health policies.
- Q: How many pages does 'Noxious New York' have? A: 'Noxious New York' contains a total of 282 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its topics.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Noxious New York' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Noxious New York' published? A: 'Noxious New York' was published on January 1, 2006.
- Q: What communities are highlighted in the book? A: The book highlights four neighborhoods in New York City: Sunset Park, Williamsburg, West Harlem, and the South Bronx, focusing on their unique environmental justice struggles.
- Q: Does the book address the impact of race on environmental issues? A: Yes, the book discusses how racial minority and low-income communities are disproportionately affected by urban environmental problems and how these communities advocate for justice.
- Q: Is there specific activism discussed regarding public health? A: Yes, the book details local campaigns organized around public health issues, such as asthma, and their connections to broader environmental justice movements.
- Q: What historical context does the book provide? A: 'Noxious New York' provides historical context by linking contemporary activism to the 19th-century sanitation movement and examining the city's long history of waste management.