Dumping In Dixie: Race, Class, And Environmental Quality

 




Author                                        : Robert D. Bullard

Genre                                          :  major economic, social, and psychological impacts

Year of Publishing                        : October, 1990



Race, Class, and Environmental Quality" by Robert D. Bullard: This book is a landmark work that delves into the history and consequences of environmental racism in the United States, with a focus on the South. It explores how race, class, and power dynamics intersect with environmental decision-making, leading to the disproportionate placement of hazardous waste facilities in marginalized communities. Bullard highlights the environmental justice movement's efforts to address these inequalities and advocates for equitable environmental policies.

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