ABSTRACT

This book provides the major economic, social, and psychological impacts associated with the siting of noxious facilities and their significance in mobilizing the African American community. It explores the barriers to environmental and social justice experienced by African Americans.

chapter 1|20 pages

Environmentalism and Social Justice

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chapter 2|16 pages

Race, Class, and the Politics of Place

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chapter 3|37 pages

Dispute Resolution and Toxics: Case Studies

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chapter 4|21 pages

The Environmental Justice Movement: Survey Results

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chapter 5|16 pages

Environmental Racism Revisited

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chapter 6|24 pages

Environmental Justice as a Working Model

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chapter 7|43 pages

Action Strategies for the Twenty-First Century

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