Environmental Policy (2) (Routledge Introductions to Environment: Environment and Society Texts)

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Synopsis
Within the overall context of sustainable development Environmental Policy discusses the opportunities and constraints that environmental systems place upon the operation of human systems. It suggests environmental policy is a potential way to modify the operation of human systems so that they function within environmental constraints. Key social scientific concepts (political, social and economic) are used to explain the background for the formulation and implementation of environmental policy.Environmental problems, the role of humans in creating them, sustainable development and how this concept relates to environmental policy are all introduced. The book then considers environmental policy formulation, implementation and evaluation, within three specific contexts: the firm, the nation state and at the international level. It also reviews the place of economics, science and technology in environmental policy.Detailed case-studies, drawn from a range of international examples, are used throughout to illustrate issues such as global warming, international trade, tourism and the human rights of indigenous peoples. It is well illustrated and includes end of chapter summaries and further reading.
Copyright:
2003

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
256 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781134638925
Related ISBNs:
9780415198868, 9780203456743, 9780415198851
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Jane Roberts
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Science, Earth Sciences, Philosophy, Politics and Government
Grade Levels:
College Freshman
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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