The Schmid Law Library will host a book reading and signing for Professor Sandi Zellmer on Wednesday, April 23 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. in the Student Lounge. Zellmer will be promoting her recently published book, "Mississippi River Tragedies: A Century of Unnatural Disaster."
Zellmer and co-author Christine Klein strive to uncover the larger story of how the law reflects and even amplifies ambivalent attitudes toward nature — simultaneously revering wild rivers and places for what they are, while working feverishly to change them into something else.
In this book, the authors conclude that, although the acknowledgement of human responsibility for unnatural disasters can lead to blame, guilt, and liability, it can also prod individuals to confront the consequences of society's actions, hopefully leading to a liberating sense of possibility and to the knowledge necessary to avoid future disasters.
Zellmer began teaching at the College of Law in 2003. She teaches and writes about natural resources, water law, public lands, wildlife, environmental law and related topics. She also serves on the Steering Committee for the university's Global Water for Food Institute.
More details at: https://nyupress.org/books/book-details.aspx?bookId=12000