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Toward Environmental Justice: Research, Education, and Health Policy Needs

Toward Environmental Justice: Research, Education, and Health Policy Needs

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 decision makers 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.
Keywords:
Public Health, Environmental Hazard, Policy, Risk Assessment, eco_impact, Environmental Science, Policy Issues, policy
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Material Type:
Open (Access) Textbook
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 11, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
April 24, 2018
Author:
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
College General Ed
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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Yes
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