Environmental Justice: A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition

(Hardback, 2nd Revised edition)

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Environmental Justice: A Reference Handbook, Second Edition offers a current overview of the environmental inequities faced by poor and minority communities and the development of the grassroots movement working to address them. Building on the original edition's focus on the link between social inequalities and the uneven distribution of environmental hazards in the air, water, and soil, Environmental Justice: A Reference Handbook, Second Edition presents a contemporary look at the convergence of the environmental movement and civil rights activism. Environmental Justice, Second Edition follows the rise and maturation of the movement focused on environmental racism, describes solutions that have been implemented, and examines issues that remain unresolved. The book offers a wealth of new data and information, particularly in its expanded coverage of environmental disparities in developing countries and its rich bibliography of print and online resources.

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Clearly written and authoritative, the work is up to date and objective, updated in this 2d edition to include recent events and studies and to expand coverage of environmental disparities in developing countries. . . . Environmental Justice is a valuable addition to any high school, public, or academic library where an interest is had in environmental justice and change. * ARBAonline *
. . .a key pick for any library interested in modern global environmental issues . . . a top pick for any college-level library strong in environmental science. * Midwest Book Review *
Veteran science educator Newton sets out the essentials of the movement that resulted from the cross-fertilization of the civil rights and the environmental movements. * Reference & Research Book News *
It provides some strong connections between environmentalism and civil rights. .. College-level libraries strong in either environmental or social justice issues will find this a top reference. * Midwest Book Review *

Author Bio

David E. Newton is a professional writer and the author of more than 400 books and other education materials.