Everyday Exposure: Indigenous Mobilization and Environmental Justice in Canada's Chemical Valley

Sarah Marie Wiebe

Everyday Exposure: Indigenous Mobilization and Environmental Justice in Canada's Chemical Valley
Format
Paperback
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press
Country
Canada
Published
1 April 2017
Pages
280
ISBN
9780774832649

Everyday Exposure: Indigenous Mobilization and Environmental Justice in Canada’s Chemical Valley

Sarah Marie Wiebe

Surrounded by Canada’s densest concentration of chemical manufacturing plants, members of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation express concern about 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 sensing policy approach, one that takes the voices of Indigenous citizens seriously.

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 4 weeks

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.