Overview

This brief overview of environmental justice is the first of its kind in Canada, and a perfect introduction to the topic for courses in sociology, environmental studies, human development, politics, or geography. Combining multiple perspectives that include GIS and technology applications, theories of representation, media analysis, as well as first-person narratives, the authors provide a rich examination of the issues.

Top ∧Content Summary

Introduction

1. Environmental Justice: A Brief History
2. Constructing Environmental Justice in Canada: Diversity and Multiculturalism
3. Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Justice: Tools for Social Change
4. Representing Nature and Environmentalism
5. Stories Less Told: Canadian Environmental Justice Activists Speak

“This is an engaging and compelling book which draws on activist struggles and scholarly work to examine environmental justice issues in the Canadian context. It offers theoretical frameworks, practical tools, and real-world cases to help readers make sense of, and intervene in, the world around them.” — Pablo Bose, University of Vermont/York University

Top ∧About the Authors

Andil Gosine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at York University.

Cheryl Teelucksingh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Ryerson University.