Environmental Law (4th Edition) - Softcover

Kubasek, Nancy; Silverman, Gary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130668230 ISBN 13: 9780130668233

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2001

Synopsis

Designed for those without any legal or special scientific training, this book provides a thorough introduction to the system through which the nation attempts to preserve and protect the different aspects of our environment. It explains the legal system and process in general, discusses specific environmental laws, and presents the scientific background necessary for understanding each law. The American Legal System: The Source of Environmental Law. The Litigation Process and Other Tools for Resolving Environmental Disputes. Administrative Law and Its Impact on the Environment. An Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy. Air Quality Control. Water Quality Control. Controlling Toxic Substances. Waste Management and Hazardous Releases. Energy. Natural Resources. International Environmental Law. For anyone interested in or involved with Environmental Law and Environmental Policy.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Designed to introduce those without any legal or special scientific training to the system through which the nation attempts to preserve and protect the different aspects of our environment. This basic introduction to environmental law explains the legal system and process in general, discusses specific environmental laws, and presents the scientific background necessary for understanding each law.

From the Back Cover:

This exciting new edition retains the best features of the former edition and has been updated to include recent significant Supreme Court decisions. In light of the growing public discussion about energy policy, coverage of energy law in this edition has been expanded to a full chapter.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0130668230
• ISBN 13: 9780130668233
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 370