The Polluter-Industrial Complex in the Age of Globalization

Author Presentation with Daniel Faber

Thursday, March 5, 2009 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Join us for a conversation with author Daniel Faber based on his book, "Capitalizing on Environmental Injustice: The Polluter-Industrial Complex in the Age of Globalization" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2008). "Capitalizing..." is a comprehensive assessment of the environmental justice movement, examining the achievements and challenges confronting the movement, along with an emphasis on new strategies of environmental problem-solving and innovations in environmental policy. Download flyer here.

On the faculty of Northeastern University, Daniel Faber has studied environmental injustice and called attention to radical inequalities. In 2001, Faber found that “If you live in a community of color in Massachusetts, for example, the chances are 19 times higher that you live in one of the 25 most environmentally-burdened communities in the state.” He is also an expert on corporate influence over public policy.

Daniel's books include:

• Foundations for social change: critical perspectives on philanthropy and popular movements. It can be found at the Boston Public Library and you can order it online at Powells.com
• Environment under fire: imperialism and the ecological crisis in Central America. It is available from the Boston Public Library and Monthly Review Press