Product Description

This textbook takes a holistic, interdisciplinary and analytical approach to the development, implementation and impact of environmental policies that govern our relationship with the environment. It provides comprehensive coverage and clear explanation of principles including sustainability, the precautionary principle, public participation, equity and polluters pays. It also covers how principles are applied in real life to a range of issues from persistent chemical pollution to climate change to fishing rights and watershed usage, as well as full coverage of economic approaches including cost-benefit analysis and emissions, pollution and ecosystem services trading. Related titles include: "Climate Change" (2005) 1-84407-300-9 "Politics and the Environment" (2005) 1-84407-212-6.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #510663 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Review
'The book is well researched, well written and is highly recommended' Dr. Wolfgang Bayer, Livestock Science

About the Author
Sharon Beder, a professional engineer who researches and teaches environmental politics, is professor in the School of Social Sciences, Media and Communication at the University of Wollongong, Australia. She is an award-winning author of several successful books including Suiting Themselves (April 2006), Global Spin, Power Play and Selling the Work Ethic.