The Environmental Policy Paradox - Softcover

Smith, Zachary A.

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9780132823449: The Environmental Policy Paradox

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0132823446 ISBN 13: 9780132823449

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1992

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This book focuses on how environmental policy is formed and examines in particular US policy towards water, air, land use, agriculture, energy, hazardous waste, solid waste disposal, and international environmental problems and management. It also provides an introduction to ecosystems and the study of ecology and shows why it is important to evaluate environmental policy from a multidisciplinary perspective. The history of the environmental movement and change in public opinion are charted; the regulatory framework is evaluated; the institutional setting of the policy-making process is analyzed; and the formal means of environmental control are described.

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This text provides an introduction to the policy making process in the United States, and examines U.S. environmental policy-regarding air, water, land use, agriculture, energy, waste disposal, and other areas.

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Key Benefit: An introduction to the policy making process in the United States, this book examines U.S. environmental policy regarding air, water, land use, agriculture, energy, waste disposal, and other areas. Key Topics: Provides an overview of how governmental policy is made in the United States. Environmental policy is examined in seven areas — air pollution, water pollution, energy, toxic and hazardous waste, land management, international environmental problems, and international environmental management and helps readers understand why some environmental ideas shape policy while others do not. This book shows that the system, though complex and uncertain, does respond to appropriate inputs. It explores the paradox of environmental policy — we often understand the best solutions to our environmental problems, yet they remain unimplemented due to the nature of our policy-making process. It also includes information on the Clinton Administration, NAFTA, and recent developments in International Environmental Diplomacy. Market:

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