Toward Environmental Justice: Research, Education, and Health Policy Needs
http://books.nap.edu/catalog/6034.html

National Academies Press


This online book uses five case studies to investigate whether environmental degradation is worse in poor and minority communities, and if these communities suffer more adverse health effects as a result. The book makes recommendations to decisionmakers in the areas of public health, research, and education of health professionals, and outlines health policy considerations. It is available online for free, may be printed from the site, or may be ordered as a hard copy from the site.

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Cutting Edge

Subject: Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Ethics/Values, Environmental Science:Human Population:Developing/Developed Countries, Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Decision-Making
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Special Interest: Ethics
Grade Level: Graduate/Professional
Health Topics: Public Policy
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Public Policy, Ethics and Environmental Justice, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental ScienceKeywords: environmental hazard, risk assessment, public health, policy