PAAS 285 Environmental Justice in Asia

Examines how the term is used in both self-described environmental justice movements and in theories of environmental and ecological justice. Central argument that a theory and practice of environmental justice includes distributive conceptions of justice, but must also embrace notions of justice based in recognition, capabilities, and participation. (cited 4100+)

This compendium looks at Asian and European policies for dealing with climate change, and possible impacts on conflicts and security.

Rahul Mukherjee explores how the media coverage of and debates about nuclear power plants and cellular phone antennas in India frames and sustains environmental activism.