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The Environmental Justice Reader: Politics, Poetics, And Pedagogy
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From The First National People Of Color Congress On Environmental Leadership To Wto Street Protests Of The New Millennium, Environmental Justice Activists Have Challenged The Mainstream Movement By Linking Social Inequalities To The Uneven Distribution Of Environmental Dangers. Grassroots Movements In Poor Communities And Communities Of Color Strive To Protect Neighborhoods And Worksites From Environmental Degradation And Struggle To Gain Equal Access To The Natural Resources That Sustain Their Cultures.This Book Examines Environmental Justice In Its Social, Economic, Political, And Cultural Dimensions In Both Local And Global Contexts, With Special Attention Paid To Intersections Of Race, Gender, And Class Inequality. The First Book To Link Political Studies, Literary Analysis, And Teaching Strategies, It Offers A Multivocal Approach That Combines Perspectives From Organizations Such As The Southwest Network For Environmental And Economic Justice And The International Indigenous Treaty Council With The Insights Of Such Notable Scholars As Devon Pea, Giovanna Di Chiro, And Valerie Kuletz, And Also Includes A Range Of Newer Voices In The Field.This Collection Approaches Environmental Justice Concerns From Diverse Geographical, Ethnic, And Disciplinary Perspectives, Always Viewing Environmental Issues As Integral To Problems Of Social Inequality And Oppression. It Offers New Case Studies Of Native Alaskans' Protests Over Radiation Poisoning; Hispanos' Struggles To Protect Their Land And Water Rights; Pacific Islanders' Resistance To Nuclear Weapons Testing And Nuclear Waste Storage; And The Efforts Of Women Employees Of Maquiladoras To Obtain Safer Living And Working Environments Along The U.S.Mexican Border.The Selections Also Include Cultural Analyses Of Environmental Justice Arts, Such As Community Art And Greening Projects In Innercity Baltimore, And Literary Analyses Of Writers Such As Jimmy Santiago Baca, Linda Hogan, Barbara Neely, Nez Perce Orators, Ken Sarowiwa, And Karen Yamashitaartists Who Address Issues Such As Toxicity And Cancer, Lead Poisoning Of Urban African American Communities, And Native American Struggles To Remove Dams And Save Salmon. The Book Closes With A Section Of Essays That Offer Models To Teachers Hoping To Incorporate These Issues And Texts Into Their Classrooms. By Combining This Array Of Perspectives, This Book Makes The Field Of Environmental Justice More Accessible To Scholars, Students, And Concerned Readers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Environmental Justice Reader'? A: 'The Environmental Justice Reader' examines environmental justice by linking social inequalities to the distribution of environmental risks. It explores grassroots movements and their efforts to combat environmental degradation in various communities.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is edited by Joni Adamson, Mei Mei Evans, and Rachel Stein, and features contributions from various scholars and activists in the field of environmental justice.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics, including political activism, cultural analyses, educational approaches, and case studies related to environmental justice issues involving race, gender, and class.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: 'The Environmental Justice Reader' is suitable for academic use as it combines political studies, literary analysis, and teaching strategies, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle for readers.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 405 pages, filled with a variety of essays and perspectives on environmental justice.
- Q: When was 'The Environmental Justice Reader' published? A: 'The Environmental Justice Reader' was published on November 1, 2002.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating that it has been used but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: Does the book include real-life case studies? A: Yes, the book includes several case studies that highlight real-life struggles and activism related to environmental justice, such as protests from native Alaskans and Pacific Islanders.
- Q: Can educators use this book for teaching? A: Yes, the book includes a section with essays designed to help educators incorporate environmental justice topics into their classrooms.