Lessons in Environmental Justice

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Lessons in Environmental Justice</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> provides an entry point to the field by bringing together the works of individuals who are creating a new and vibrant wave of environmental justice scholarship methodology and activism. The 18 essays in this collection explore a wide range of controversies and debates from the U.S. and other societies. An important theme throughout the book is how vulnerable and marginalized populations</span><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>-</span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>the incarcerated undocumented workers rural populations racial and ethnic minorities</span><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>-</span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>bear a disproportionate share of environmental risks. Each reading concludes with a suggested assignment that helps student explore the topic independently and deepen their understanding of the issues raised.</span></p>