Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor
| Author | Rob Nixon |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Environmental Studies |
| Publisher | Harvard University Press |
Publication date | 2011 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 353 pp |
| ISBN | 9780674072343 |
| OCLC | 754842110 |
Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor (2011) is a book by South African professor Rob Nixon.[1] The book explores the concept of slow violence, where the environmental impacts escalated by capitalism affects marginalized classes are often ignored.
He focuses on issues from the poor global South, examining writer-activists involved in such issues and strategies they use to bring attention to the cause.[2]
Reception
Awards
The book has received several awards. These include the Harold Margaret Sprout and Transdisciplinary humanities Book Award and the American Book Awards in 2012. In addition, the ASLE Scholarly Book Award was given in 2013.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor". Harvard University Press. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
- ^ "Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor".
- ^ "Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor".
- ^ "Professor Rob Nixon wins American Book Award". University of Wisconsin-Madison. October 4, 2012.