| Everyday Exposure: Indigenous Mobilization and Environmental Justice in Canada's Chemical Valley Contributor(s): Wiebe, Sarah Marie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0774832649 ISBN-13: 9780774832649 Publisher: University of British Columbia Press OUR PRICE: $35.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - Political Science | Public Policy - Environmental Policy - Social Science | Disease & Health Issues |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.90 lbs) 280 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Surrounded by Canada's densest concentration of chemical manufacturing plants, members of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation report a declining male birth rate and high incidences of miscarriage, asthma, cancer, and cardiovascular illness. Everyday Exposure uncovers the systemic injustices they face as they fight for environmental justice. Exploring the problems that conflicting levels of jurisdiction pose for the creation of effective policy, analyzing clashes between Indigenous and scientific knowledge, and documenting the experiences of Aamjiwnaang residents as they navigate their toxic environment, this book argues that social and political change requires a transformative policy approach, one that takes the voices of Indigenous citizens seriously. |
