Environmental Injustice in the United States: Myths and Realities

Lester (formerly, political science, Colorado State University), Allen (political science, Colorado State University), and Hill (former policy analyst, Conference of State Legislatures) provide systematic analysis into the social, economic, and political dynamics of environmental decision-making, and the effects of those decisions on minority communities. The book examines the history of the environmental justice movement and offers an overview of the scholarly literature. It also offers a quantitative analysis of the relationship among race, class, political mobilization, and environmental harm at the state, county, and city levels. The authors close by offering policy recommendations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)