When Nature is Rats and Roaches: Religious Eco-Justice Activism in Newark, NJ

In this article, we set the religious landscape of Newark within the physical environment of Newark, an environment often more suitable for rats and roaches than evocative of the goodness and beauty of ‘God’s creation’. We speci?cally examine a range of strategies and campaigns by religious actors,...

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Authors: Immergut, Matthew B. (Author) ; Kearns, Laurel D. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Equinox Publ. 2012
In: Journal for the study of religion, nature and culture
Year: 2012, Volume: 6, Issue: 2, Pages: 176-195
Further subjects:B ENVIRONMENTAL activism
B Environmental Justice
B religious activism
B environmental racism
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