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020			_a9781844074051
082	0	4	_a363.705 _bBEE
100	1		_aBeder, Sharon. _937
245	1	0	_aEnvironmental principles and policies : _ban interdisciplinary introduction / _cSharon Beder.
250			_a1st ed.
260			_aLondon : _bEarthscan Publications Ltd., _c2007.
300			_a304 p. ;
500			_aHardcover.
520			_a** Major new textbook on all aspects of environmental principles and policies by renowned author and lecturer Sharon Beder ** Critical and interdisciplinary approach to analysis of environmental problems, including social, equity and market-based perspectives, covering climate change, pollution, fisheries and water ** Ideal course text for environmental studies, politics, business and related fields, with comprehensive international coverage, boxed cases and further reading for each chapter–provides a challenging approach for students 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. Environmental Principles and Policies is easily accessible, using non-technical language throughout, and--in what sets it apart form others on environmental policy-making--it takes a critical and interdisciplinary approach. It does not set out policies in a descriptive or prescriptive way, but analyzes and evaluates policy options from a variety of perspectives. This enables readers to gain a thorough grasp of important principles and current policies, as well as demonstrating how principles can be used to critical assess environmental policies.
650		4	_aHuman ecology. _9243579
650		4	_aInternational environmental law. _939
650		4	_aPolitical geography. _940
650		4	_aThe environment. _9243580
650		4	_aPolitical Science. _9243581
650		4	_aEnvironmental Studies. _943
650		4	_aPolitics/International Relations. _944
650		4	_aBusiness & Economics / Green Business. _945
650		4	_aEnvironmental Science. _9243582
650		4	_aGreen Business. _9243583
650		4	_aPublic Policy - Environmental Policy. _9243584
650		4	_aScience / Environmental Science. _949
650		4	_aTechnology & Engineering / Environmental / General. _950
650		4	_aEnvironmental Economics. _9243585
650		4	_aEnvironmental policy. _9243586
650		4	_aScience and the humanities. _953
650		4	_aGeography & Earth Science: Textbooks & Study Guides. _954
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