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The Toxic Ship: The Voyage of the Khian Sea and the Global Waste Trade by Simone M. Müller (review).

  • Published In: Technology & Culture, 2024, v. 65, n. 4. P. 1382 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Romero, Adam M. 3 of 3

Abstract

"The Toxic Ship: The Voyage of the Khian Sea and the Global Waste Trade" by Simone M. Müller explores the history of a ship carrying incinerator ash from Philadelphia to Haiti in 1986, shedding light on the challenges of waste disposal in the face of growing environmental concerns and changing regulations. The book delves into the complexities of waste management, toxic colonialism in the Caribbean, and the global trade of hazardous waste, highlighting the intersections of materiality, politics, and scientific expertise. Müller's work underscores the enduring impact of the Khian Sea's journey on environmental justice issues and the historical patterns of racial and toxic colonialism in the United States and the Global South. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Technology & Culture. 2024/10, Vol. 65, Issue 4, p1382
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0040-165X
  • DOI:10.1353/tech.2024.a940486
  • Accession Number:180563118
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