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Environmental Policy in an International Context

Perspectives

  • 1st Edition, Volume 1 - October 19, 1995
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Pieter Glasbergen, Andrew Blowers
  • Language: English

The three volumes of Environmental Policy in an International Context have been developed by the Dutch and UK Open Universities as part of the International Environmental Series.… Read more

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Description

The three volumes of Environmental Policy in an International Context have been developed by the Dutch and UK Open Universities as part of the International Environmental Series. They accompany a workbook and six videos. The first volume takes a critical and analytical look at contemporary environmental issues built around the key questions - what are international and environmental problems; and why have they become important politically? These questions are examined from a variety of viewpoints - science, sociology, politics, law and economics. A multi-disciplinary approach is emphasised and it shows how both technical and scientific solutions need to be sought alongside

Readership

Invaluable for undergraduates taking environment-related courses as diverse as environmental geography, environmental management and environmental science.

Table of contents

Environmental problems in an international context * Science on environmental problems * The social construction of environmental problems * Environmental problems in their political context * Principles of international environmental law * Environmental problems from an economic perspective * The search for sustainable development * Bibliography * Index * Author's biography

Review quotes

"The more detailed examination is welcome."—TEGNews

"Well set out and very accessible...a valuable multidisciplinary introduction to international problems for undergraduates and the general reader"—Environmental Politics,

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Volume: 1
  • Published: October 19, 1995
  • Language: English

About the editors

PG

Pieter Glasbergen

Affiliations and expertise
Open University, The Netherlands

AB

Andrew Blowers

Affiliations and expertise
Open University, UK

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