Global Issues: The Politics of Wealth, Health and Air Pollution

Cherni, J.

Judith A. Cherni presents a critical text of interdisciplinary research and a theoretical argued case for analyzing a physical/social problem with a political economic approach. The author identifies the convergence of global economic growth trends and the localization of environmental and health risks. Backed by scientific findings, she challenges the exclusive use of the natural sciences for explanation. Drawing also on participatory knowledge of local residents, she uses an original database of a large household survey in Houston, US.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2002-04-19

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333929568

DOI: 10.1057/9781403907134

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 235