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“It is a pervasive condition of empires that they affect great swathes of the planet without the empire's populace being aware of that impact - indeed without being aware that many of the affected places even exist. How many Americans are aware of the continuing socio environmental fallout from U.S. militarism and foreign policy decisions made three or four decades ago in, say, Angola or Laos? How many could even place those nation-states on a map?”

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Book:Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor
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Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor

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Rob Nixon
Rob Nixon

Rob Nixon is a renowned American author known for his contributions to environmental literature and ecological criticism. His works delve into environmental issues, particularly the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the natural world. Born in 1954, Nixon's works include 'Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor'. more

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