Global environmental politics /
Chasek, Pamela S., 1961-
Global environmental politics / Pamela S. Chasek, David L. Downie, Janet Welsh Brown. - fifth edition - xxx, 473 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Dilemmas in world politics . - Dilemmas in world politics. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 381-450) and index.
The emergence of global environmental politics -- actors in the environmental arena -- the development of environmental regimes: Air pollution, hazardous wastes, and toxic chemicals -- the development of environmental regimes : stratospheric ozone and climate change -- the development of environmental regimes : natural resources, species, and habits -- effective environmental regimes: obstacles and opportunities -- environmental politics, economics , and development -- the future of global environmental politics
Although discussions about the global environment are now a daily occurrencefrom companies touting energy-saving products to politicians debating how to best address the issue of climate change and other environmental concernsit remains a topic plagued by misinformation and ideologically skewed arguments. For nearly twenty years, Global Environmental Politics has provided an up-to-date, accurate, and unbiased introduction to the world's most pressing environmental issues, and the fifth edition continues this tradition. Offering a comprehensive yet concise overview of the environment and inte.
9780813344423 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0813344425 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2009047221
Environmental policy.
GE170 / .C46 2010
363.7056 / C.P.G
Global environmental politics / Pamela S. Chasek, David L. Downie, Janet Welsh Brown. - fifth edition - xxx, 473 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Dilemmas in world politics . - Dilemmas in world politics. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 381-450) and index.
The emergence of global environmental politics -- actors in the environmental arena -- the development of environmental regimes: Air pollution, hazardous wastes, and toxic chemicals -- the development of environmental regimes : stratospheric ozone and climate change -- the development of environmental regimes : natural resources, species, and habits -- effective environmental regimes: obstacles and opportunities -- environmental politics, economics , and development -- the future of global environmental politics
Although discussions about the global environment are now a daily occurrencefrom companies touting energy-saving products to politicians debating how to best address the issue of climate change and other environmental concernsit remains a topic plagued by misinformation and ideologically skewed arguments. For nearly twenty years, Global Environmental Politics has provided an up-to-date, accurate, and unbiased introduction to the world's most pressing environmental issues, and the fifth edition continues this tradition. Offering a comprehensive yet concise overview of the environment and inte.
9780813344423 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0813344425 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2009047221
Environmental policy.
GE170 / .C46 2010
363.7056 / C.P.G