Concise Lexicon of Environmental Terms (Environmental Law) - Softcover

Grant, Malcolm

 
9780471963578: Concise Lexicon of Environmental Terms (Environmental Law)

Synopsis

The Concise Lexicon of Environmental Terms is a unique guide to thecomplex language of contemporary environmental legislation andpolicy.

It includes:
* practical and concise definitions of over 650 environmental termsand reference
* information on the many different environmental organisations andhow they can be contacted
* a guide to scientific abbreviations
* a glossary of acronyms
* a schedule of selected EC directives
* further references where appropriate

The lexicon will be a vital source of information for lawyers,particularly when dealing with expert evidence. It will also provean invaluable first point of reference for professional advisers,policy-makers, lobbyists, students and those within business andindustry affected by environmental legislation.

"...offers a wealth of information to a very broad range of people....fills a much needed gap."--Environmental Assessment

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About the Author

Sir Malcolm John Grant, CBE, FAcSS is the former Chairman of NHS England, formerly known as the NHS Commissioning Board. Born in New Zealand, he is also a barrister and academic lawyer.

From the Back Cover

The Concise Lexicon of Environmental Terms is a unique guide to the complex language of contemporary environmental legislation and policy.

It includes:

  • practical and concise definitions of over 650 environmental terms and reference
  • information on the many different environmental organisations and how they can be contacted
  • a guide to scientific abbreviations
  • a glossary of acronyms
  • a schedule of selected EC directives
  • further references where appropriate

The lexicon will be a vital source of information for lawyers, particularly when dealing with expert evidence. It will also prove an invaluable first point of reference for professional advisers, policy-makers, lobbyists, students and those within business and industry affected by environmental legislation.

"...offers a wealth of information to a very broad range of people. ...fills a much needed gap."―Environmental Assessment

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

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