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Economic Growth Versus the Environment

The Politics of Wealth, Health and Air Pollution

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  • © 2002

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Authors:
  1. Judith A. Cherni

    1. Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, UK

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Part of the book series: Global Issues (GLOISS)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
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  2. Introduction

    • Judith A. Cherni
    Pages 1-17

  3. The Knowledge on Urban Pollution and Health

    • Judith A. Cherni
    Pages 18-43

  4. Theory and Practice of Growth and Degradation of Nature

    • Judith A. Cherni
    Pages 44-64

  5. Globalization and Local Change

    • Judith A. Cherni
    Pages 65-90

  6. Monitored and Reported Local Air Pollution

    • Judith A. Cherni
    Pages 91-127

  7. Social Inequality and Health Risks

    • Judith A. Cherni
    Pages 128-164

  8. Politics of Protection Betrayal

    • Judith A. Cherni
    Pages 165-187

  9. Conclusion

    • Judith A. Cherni
    Pages 188-201

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 202-235
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About this book

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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'...general readers, undergraduate and graduate students, and researchers...will find this volume of some use.' - A.A. Batabyal, Choice

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, UK

    Judith A. Cherni

About the author

JUDITH A. CHERNI is Fellow Research Lecturer at the Department of the Environment and Technology, Imperial College, London. She has published book chapters and articles on globalization, modern risks, and local change.

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