List of Figures
Foreword
Preface
Introduction. Sound and Fury, Signifying Everything
Chapter One. Something about Saint Mary
Chapter Two. The Bacon Gets Burnt
Chapter Three. A Fire from Within
Chapter Four. Not a Sentimental Journey
Chapter Five. Back to Louisiana
Charter Six. The People vs. Marine Shale: Building the Case
Chapter Seven. Case Closed, Pt. 1
Chapter Eight. Case Closed, Pt. 2: Verdict Rendered
Chapter Nine. Putting Out the Fire
Conclusions. So, What Did We Learn?
Index
Selected Bibliography
About the Authors
John W. Sutherlin is professor of political science and public administration at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM).
Daniel Elliot Gonzalez has a master’s in history at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM).
It has been said that, from an environmental justice movement
perspective, Louisiana remains a hotbed of grassroots community
activism, and that many women have emerged as leaders from groups
of concerned citizens. Playing With Fire examines the protracted
fight led by women against Louisiana’s political leaders, the
Department of Environmental Quality’s regulators, and the company,
Marine Shale Processors, that operated the world’s largest
hazardous waste incinerator. This well-written book examines the
racial and class dynamics that were present in that struggle, and
offers lessons learned for grassroots organizing, citizen
participation, and community activism.
*Barry E. Hill, Vermont Law School*
Crossing over the Amelia Bridge, one no longer sees the Marine
Shale Kiln releasing toxic emissions into the air and there is no
longer a threat that another company will try to reopen the
facility. May the children, who were the Neuroblastoma victims,
never be forgotten.
*Wilma Subra, Louisiana Environmental Action Network*
Acknowledging environmental consequences of a lax regulatory
tradition has long been a hard sell in Louisiana. Playing with Fire
greatly advances our understanding of what has been a neglected
topic in public discourse. Politicians, regulators, and indeed
industry leaders should have a list of required readings, and this
book should be on that list.
*Greg Granger, Northwestern State University of Louisiana*
The authors deliver the most comprehensive case study of hazardous
waste management to date by weaving a narrative that shows a
comprehensive understanding of the intersection of economics,
environmental concerns, politics, history, culture, race, gender,
class, religion and policy-making in the unique mélange that is
Louisiana.This is a must read for every policy-maker, and
educator.
*Will McClean, Arkansas State University*
Playing with Fire captures the labyrinthine web of power and
influence that directs politics in the Pelican State. Telling a
near-apocalyptic story, Playing with Fire probes Louisiana’s
disastrous environmental and regulatory past while forecasting an
uncertain future.
*G. Pearson Cross, University of Louisiana at Lafayette*
The public relies on its leadership to get the balancing act
right—on economic factors, on environmental factors, on health and
quality of life factors, among others. Playing with Fire presents a
cautionary tale on what happens when whoever’s doing that balancing
act falls short of what’s needed to protect those most
vulnerable.
*Kerry Ordes, Louisiana State University of Alexandria*
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