Book Clubs on Ethics
Ethics Between the Lines
The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is hosting a book club during the fall 2025 semester as part of its Public Health events series. The first 10 people who sign up will get a free copy of the book. WMU students who attend all scheduled meetings of their book club earn Signature credit. All are welcome.
Toxic Communities: Environmental Racism, Industrial Pollution, and Residential Mobility by sociologist Dorceta Taylor. The author develops new theoretical understandings of environmental justice by looking at how vulnerable communities are disproportionately harmed by pollution and other environmental hazards. Do authorities use legal mechanisms such as zoning laws and eminent domain fairly when making decisions with adverse environmental impacts? Is it just to locate hazardous facilities in neighborhoods already distorted by redlining and other forms of historical discrimination? Led by Jon Milgrim, Faculty Specialist in the Department of Philosophy. Meetings will be at 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Oct. 7, Oct .14 and Oct. 21 in 3120 Sangren Hall. Visitor parking in lots 68 and 69; no meter fees after 5 p.m.
Got an idea for a book club? The Center's advisory board reviews proposals in November and March. Fill our this form to propose a book club idea.
To see a list of previous Ethics Center book clubs, click here.