Sites Unseen: Uncovering Hidden Hazards in American Cities: Uncovering Hidden Hazards in American Cities (American Sociological Association's Rose Series)
by Scott Frickel, James R. Elliott
In Sites Unseen, Scott Frickel and James R. Elliott delve into the hidden environmental hazards that persist in American cities. Part of the American Sociological Association's Rose Series, this book uncovers the overlooked sites of pollution and risk, revealing how urban landscapes conceal dangers that impact communities. It provides a critical sociological examination of these invisible threats and their broader implications for society.
About This Book
Sites Unseen explores the concealed dangers embedded in the fabric of American urban environments. Drawing on sociological insights, it examines how certain hazardous locations remain undetected and unaddressed.
The authors investigate the patterns of environmental risks in cities, highlighting the societal factors that contribute to their invisibility. This work is part of the American Sociological Association's Rose Series, offering a scholarly perspective on urban challenges.
Through rigorous analysis, the book sheds light on the implications of these hidden hazards for public health and urban planning. It encourages a deeper understanding of how cities manage—or fail to manage—environmental threats.
Readers will gain valuable knowledge about the intersection of sociology and environmental issues in modern American cities.
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