| Sumario: | Gabriela Merlinsky's book examines the environmental conflict surrounding the Riachuelo River in Buenos Aires, focusing on the intersection of politics, rights, and environmental justice. The work explores the historical and recent public mobilization efforts for the environmental restoration of the Riachuelo, highlighting the role of the Argentine Supreme Court's 2006 decision. Merlinsky discusses the socio-environmental inequalities affecting marginalized communities and analyzes the political processes involved in addressing these issues. The book is intended for scholars and policymakers interested in environmental studies, urban development, and social justice, offering a critical analysis of the distribution of environmental hazards and the necessary policy transformations to address them.
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