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Book SynopsisWhen the images of desperate, hungry, thirsty, sick, mostly black people circulated in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, it became apparent to the whole country that race did indeed matter when it came to government assistance. The authors place the government response to natural and human-induced disasters in historical context over the years.
Trade ReviewA fine overview for those interested in the subject matter. Summing Up: Highly recommended. * Choice *
The Wrong Complexion for Protectionis an intellectual version of a 'greatest hits' album, combining autobiography and research findings to give a picture of the authors' important contributions to the field of environmental justice, and a picture of what environmental justice has contributed to political science and other fields. -- Patrick S. Roberts * Political Science Quarterly *
A fascinating insiders account from the frontlines of the struggle to get the government to act fairly in the face of environmental injustice, with vast implications for future disasters. -- Timmons Roberts,co-author of A Climate of Injustice
The brutal realities of institutional racism in disaster readiness, response, and recovery are unveiled here in black and white, through compelling case studies, jaw-dropping statistics, and thoroughly documented sociological and historical data. -- David Naguib Pellow,co-author of The Slums of Aspen: Immigrants vs. the Environment in America’s Eden
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments List of Acronyms and Abbreviations Preface Introduction: Anatomy of Vulnerability 1. Race, Place, and the Environment in a Small Southern Town: A Personal Perspective from Robert D. Bullard 2. Growing Up in a City That Care Forgot, New Orleans: A Personal Perspective from Beverly Wright 3. The Legacy of Bias: Hurricanes, Droughts, and Floods 4. Recovery and Reconstruction in Post-Katrina New Orleans: A Time for Healing and Renewal 5. The Wrong Complexion for Protection: Response to Toxic Contamination 6. Nightmare on Eno Road: Poisoned Water and Toxic Racism in Dickson, Tennessee 7. Living and Dying on the Fenceline: Response to Industrial Accidents 8. Separate and Unequal Treatment: Responseto Health Emergencies, Human Experiments, and Bioterrorism Threats: 9. Critical Conditions: Fixing a Broken System Notes References Index About the Authors
