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"To deny water is to deny life.Gonna Trouble the Water considers the sacred nature of water and the ways in which it is weaponized against non-white communities. With compelling contributions from scholars and activists, politicians and theologians, Gonna Trouble the Water de-centers the concept of water as a commodity in order to center the dignity of water and its life-giving character. Firmly grounded at the intersection of environmentalism and racism, ""Gonna Trouble the Water"" makes clear the message: to deny water is to deny life. With compelling contributions from scholars and activists, politicians and theologians--including former Colorado governor Bill Ritter, global academic law professor Ved P. Nanda, Detroit-based activist Michelle Andrea Martinez, and many more--Gonna Trouble the Water de-centers the concept of water as a commodity in order to center the dignity of water and its life-giving character."

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'Gonna Trouble the Water' challenges readers to de-center dominant Eurocentric perspectives on water as a resource that can be used, protected, or exploited. Citing concrete examples, the authors persuasively show how water is a sacred living entity with inherent worth and rights. - Amanda J. Baugh, author of God and the Green Divide Brilliantly conceived, timely, and prescient for our world where water-mediated racisms continue to accrue. Both narrative and normative, 'Gonna Trouble the Water' is a truly compelling volume by a diverse group of authors. It is a must-read for all who work in water ethics and environmental justice. - Christiana Zenner, author of Just Water The essays are highly detailed, insightful on critical issues, passionate, and rooted in wide knowledge of the subject matter. A gem of a collection that would make a wonderful resource for environmental studies courses. - Roger S. Gottlieb, author of Morality and the Environmental Crisis

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Miguel A. De La Torre is a scholar-activist tenured as professor of social ethics and Latino/a studies at Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado. Since obtaining his doctorate in 1999, he has published over thirty-five books, five of which won national awards. He served as the president of the Society of Christian Ethics in 2012, and he wrote the screenplay for the documentary Trails of Hope and Terror (www.trailsofhopeandterrorthemovie.com) Bill Ritter was the 41st governor of Colorado, who previously served as the district attorney of Denver (1993-2005). During his four-year term as governor, he established Colorado as a national and international leader in clean energy by building a New Energy Economy. After leaving the Governor's Office, he founded the Center for the New Energy Economy at Colorado State University, which works with state and federal policymakers to create clean energy policy throughout the country.

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