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Winner of The Hillman Prize for Book Journalism 2019When the people of Flint, Michigan, turned on their faucets in April 2014, the water pouring out was poisoned with lead and other toxins.Through a series of disastrous decisions, the state government had switched the citys water supply to a source that corroded Flints aging lead pipes. Complaints about the foulsmelling water were dismissed: the residents of Flint, mostly poor and African American, were not seen as credible, even in matters of their own lives.It took eighteen months of activism by city residents and a band of dogged outsiders to force the state to admit that the water was poisonous. By that time, twelve people had died and Flints children had suffered irreparable harm. The long battle for accountability and a humane response to this manmade disaster has only just begun.In the first full account of this American tragedy, Anna Clark's The Poisoned City recounts the gripping story of Flints poisoned water through the people who caused it, suffered from it, and exposed it. It is a chronicle of one town, but could also be about any American city, all made precarious by the neglect of infrastructure and the erosion of democratic decision making. Places like Flint are set up to failand for the people who live and work in them, the consequences can be fatal.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Poisoned City'? A: 'The Poisoned City' focuses on the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, detailing how lead and toxins contaminated the city's water supply and the broader implications for urban America.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Poisoned City'? A: The author of 'The Poisoned City' is Anna Clark, an award-winning journalist recognized for her in-depth reporting.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes include government accountability, infrastructure neglect, social justice, and the impact of environmental disasters on marginalized communities.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Poisoned City' have? A: 'The Poisoned City' has 336 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Poisoned City' published? A: 'The Poisoned City' was published on July 23, 2019.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Poisoned City'? A: 'The Poisoned City' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Poisoned City' a new book? A: Yes, 'The Poisoned City' is classified as a new book.
- Q: What award did 'The Poisoned City' win? A: 'The Poisoned City' won The Hillman Prize for Book Journalism in 2019.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in social justice, urban studies, environmental issues, and public health will find 'The Poisoned City' particularly insightful.
- Q: Does 'The Poisoned City' provide solutions to the issues it discusses? A: 'The Poisoned City' primarily recounts the events and consequences of the Flint water crisis rather than offering specific solutions, emphasizing the need for accountability and reform.