Toxic Communities: Environmental Racism, Industrial Pollution, and Residential Mobility

The Toxic Communities book provides a comprehensive overview of the connections between residential segregation, zoning, and exposure to environmental hazards in poor and minority neighborhoods across the United States.

Through historical and contemporary case studies, Taylor explores the links between racial discrimination and environmental transgressions, highlighting the systemic injustices that have led to the disproportionate placement of hazardous waste facilities in marginalized communities.

This groundbreaking work not only sheds light on the state of the environmental justice field today but also introduces new concepts and theories for understanding environmental racism.

Whether you are an academic, activist, or simply a concerned citizen, this book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the complex interplay between race, class, and the environment in our society.