Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor

📘 Book Details

• Author: Nixon, Rob

• Publisher: Harvard University Press

• Language: English

• Edition: Gld

• ISBN: 9780674049307
  

• Pages: 368

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches

📝 About the Book

Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor by Rob Nixon is a powerful and eloquent examination of the hidden forms of environmental degradation that unfold gradually and often go unnoticed. Through the concept of "slow violence," Nixon brings attention to the delayed yet devastating impacts of environmental crises such as climate change, toxic pollution, deforestation, oil spills, and the lingering effects of warfare.

Unlike sudden natural disasters that capture global media attention, slow violence creeps in silently—impacting marginalized communities the most while escaping public scrutiny. Nixon compellingly argues that this invisibility results in widespread neglect, particularly of the poor and powerless who bear the brunt of environmental injustice.

Combining literary analysis, environmental journalism, and political critique, this groundbreaking work bridges the gap between environmentalism and social justice. Nixon also highlights the role of writers and activists in making these invisible harms visible, using storytelling as a tool for resistance and change.

Widely acclaimed for its depth and insight, Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor is an essential read for students, environmentalists, policy makers, and anyone interested in ecological justice and the global politics of sustainability.