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Environmental Activism in an Age of Urban Crisis: Routledge Equity, Justice, and the Built Environment

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Published in Living Detroit: Environmental Activism In An Age Of Urban Crisis (Routledge Equity Justice And The Sustainable City Series)

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Environmental Activism in an Age of Urban Crisis is a groundbreaking work that delves into the vital role environmental activism plays in confronting the pressing challenges faced by cities worldwide. With a particular emphasis on social and environmental justice, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted nature of urban environmental issues and the transformative power of community-led movements.

Living Detroit: Environmental Activism in an Age of Urban Crisis (Routledge Equity, Justice and the Sustainable City series)

by Brandon M. Ward

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	180 pages

As urbanization rapidly intensifies, cities have become the epicenters of both environmental degradation and social inequality. Air pollution, contaminated water, inadequate housing, and lack of green space disproportionately impact marginalized communities, exacerbating the health disparities and social vulnerabilities they face. Environmental Activism in an Age of Urban Crisis brings together a diverse group of scholars, activists, and policymakers to explore the complex dynamics shaping these urban environmental crises.

The book's contributors offer a wide-ranging examination of environmental activism in cities, including case studies from around the globe. They analyze the strategies, tactics, and challenges faced by grassroots movements working to improve air quality, protect water resources, create affordable housing, and promote equitable access to urban green spaces. By centering the voices and experiences of frontline communities, the book highlights the essential role of local knowledge, empowerment, and collaboration in推动实现environmentally sustainable and socially just cities.

Key Features:

Provides a comprehensive analysis of the environmental crises facing cities in the 21st century.
Examines the disproportionate impact of environmental degradation on marginalized communities.
Highlights the crucial role of environmental activism in addressing social and environmental injustice.
Offers case studies of successful grassroots movements working to improve urban environmental conditions.
Proposes innovative strategies and policy recommendations for creating more sustainable and equitable cities.

Target Audience:

Environmental activists and organizers
Urban planners and policymakers
Scholars and students of environmental studies, urban studies, and public health
Anyone concerned about the future of cities and the well-being of urban communities

Environmental Activism in an Age of Urban Crisis is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex challenges and transformative possibilities of environmental activism in the 21st century. By shining a light on the struggles and successes of frontline communities, this book inspires hope and provides a roadmap for creating more sustainable, just, and healthy cities for all.

Environmental Activism In An Age Of Urban Crisis Book Cover Living Detroit: Environmental Activism In An Age Of Urban Crisis (Routledge Equity Justice And The Sustainable City Series)