52 pages 1 hour read

Mona Hanna-Attisha

What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Essay Topics

1.

What is the significance of the expression “the eyes don’t see, the mind doesn’t know”? Why does Dr. Mona choose to include the expression as part of her title? Provide evidence from the text to support your argument. 

2.

Dr. Mona states, “Flint may be the most egregious modern-day example of environment injustice” (308). Why does she make this argument? What historical, political, and social factors shaped the Flint water crisis?

3.

Why is lead exposure known as a silent epidemic in public health? How did the fact that there are no immediate signs of lead exposure contribute to both the DC and Flint water crises?