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Book Synopsis: Uncovers the systemic problems that expose poor communities to environmental hazards.
From 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 low-income 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 racially-motivated 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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Discover the truth behind environmental racism and its impact on marginalized communities with the groundbreaking book, Toxic Communities: Environmental Racism, Industrial Pollution, and Residential Mobility. Unveiling the systemic problems that plague poor neighborhoods across America, this eye-opening read exposes the dire consequences of living in a toxic environment.
From St. Louis to New Orleans, from Baltimore to Oklahoma City, countless low-income and minority communities are disproportionately affected by pollution. Thanks to deep-rooted segregation, biased zoning ordinances, and profit-driven businesses, these neighborhoods have become hotspots for hazardous waste and toxic facilities. The result? Residents are forced to endure not only race and class discrimination but also serious health risks.
Renowned environmental sociologist Dorceta Taylor takes you on a compelling journey through the historical and present-day landscapes of environmental justice. Toxic Communities delves into the controversial decisions behind zoning laws, eminent domain, government regulations (or lack thereof), and urban renewal, shedding light on how these factors have contributed to the inequalities prevalent in our society.
Drawing on a wealth of case studies from various corners of the country, Taylor uncovers the stark truth about racially-motivated practices and the devastating effects on marginalized communities. By confronting the connection between environmental transgressions and discrimination, Toxic Communities opens up a new realm of understanding in the field of environmental justice.
Prepare to be captivated by this groundbreaking study as Toxic Communities reinforces the urgent need for change. Take a thought-provoking journey through the intertwined issues of race, the environment, and space in contemporary America. Join the movement towards a more just and equitable future by exploring the pages of Toxic Communities and empower yourself to make a difference.
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