Environmental Politics in the European Union: Policy-making, Implementation and Patterns of Multi-level Governance (Issues in Environmental Politics): . (Issues in Environmental Politics)

Christoph Knill,Duncan Liefferink

ISBN 10: 0719075807 / ISBN 13: 9780719075803

Published by Manchester University Press 2007-02-28, 2007

Seller Inventory # 6666-NBN-9780719075803

Synopsis:

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the development, making and implementation of European Union environmental politics and identifies the central areas and instruments of EU environmental policy. It analyses the factors influencing not only the formulation but also the implementation of environmental measures in the complex multi-level setting of the EU. On this basis, it takes a critical look at the EU’s effectiveness and problem-solving capacity in the environmental field.

Designed as a textbook at undergraduate and graduate level, the book employs a clear and insightful analytical perspective based on the theoretical state-of-the-art of EU policy studies. Thus, it provides an overview of the major theoretical approaches available in the field. At the same time, the discussion is illustrated by a broad range of empirical findings with regard to the formulation and implementation of EU environmental policy.

This study is an ideal companion for anyone seeking a concise and accessible introduction into EU environmental politics.

About the Authors: Christoph Knill is Professor of Political and Administrative Science at the University of Konstanz, Germany

Duncan Liefferink is Senior Researcher at the Department of Political Sciences of the Environment at Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Bibliographic Details

Title: Environmental Politics in the European Union...
Publisher: Manchester University Press 2007-02-28
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New