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Toxic Communities: Environmental Racism, Industrial Pollution, And Residential Mobility
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Uncovers The Systemic Problems That Expose Poor Communities To Environmental Hazardsfrom St. Louis To New Orleans, From Baltimore To Oklahoma City, There Are Poor And Minority Neighborhoods So Beset By Pollution That Just Living In Them Can Be Hazardous To Your Health. Due To Entrenched Segregation, Zoning Ordinances That Privilege Wealthier Communities, Or Because Businesses Have Found The Paths Of Least Resistance, There Are Many Hazardous Waste And Toxic Facilities In These Communities, Leading Residents To Experience Health And Wellness Problems On Top Of The Race And Class Discrimination Most Already Experience. Taking Stock Of The Recent Environmental Justice Scholarship, Toxic Communities Examines The Connections Among Residential Segregation, Zoning, And Exposure To Environmental Hazards. Renowned Environmental Sociologist Dorceta Taylor Focuses On The Locations Of Hazardous Facilities In Lowincome And Minority Communities And Shows How They Have Been Dumped On, Contaminated And Exposed.Drawing On An Array Of Historical And Contemporary Case Studies From Across The Country, Taylor Explores Controversies Over Raciallymotivated Decisions In Zoning Laws, Eminent Domain, Government Regulation (Or Lack Thereof), And Urban Renewal. She Provides A Comprehensive Overview Of The Debate Over Whether Or Not There Is A Link Between Environmental Transgressions And Discrimination, Drawing A Clear Picture Of The State Of The Environmental Justice Field Today And Where It Is Going. In Doing So, She Introduces New Concepts And Theories For Understanding Environmental Racism That Will Be Essential For Environmental Justice Scholars. A Fascinating Landmark Study, Toxic Communities Greatly Contributes To The Study Of Race, The Environment, And Space In The Contemporary United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Toxic Communities'? A: The book 'Toxic Communities' focuses on environmental racism, industrial pollution, and how these issues impact residential mobility, particularly in poor and minority neighborhoods.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Toxic Communities'? A: The author of 'Toxic Communities' is Dorceta Taylor, a renowned environmental sociologist.
- Q: When was 'Toxic Communities' published? A: The book was published on June 20, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does 'Toxic Communities' have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type for 'Toxic Communities'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in 'Toxic Communities'? A: Key themes include systemic environmental hazards faced by marginalized communities, racial discrimination in zoning laws, and the impacts of industrial pollution.
- Q: Is 'Toxic Communities' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Toxic Communities' provides a comprehensive overview of environmental justice scholarship and is suitable for academic study in related fields.
- Q: What kind of case studies are included in 'Toxic Communities'? A: The book includes historical and contemporary case studies examining the effects of pollution on low-income and minority communities across the United States.
- Q: Does 'Toxic Communities' offer solutions to environmental racism? A: While the book highlights the issues and challenges of environmental racism, it also introduces new concepts and theories essential for understanding and addressing these problems.
- Q: Can 'Toxic Communities' help raise awareness about environmental justice? A: Yes, 'Toxic Communities' aims to raise awareness about the connections between race, class, and environmental hazards, contributing significantly to the discourse on environmental justice.