Environment and Politics (Routledge Introductions to the Environment S.) - Softcover

Doyle, Tim; McEachern, Doug

Softcover

ISBN 10: 041514776X ISBN 13: 9780415147767

Publisher: Routledge, 1997

Synopsis

This introductory text demonstrates the ways in which politics and policy respond to environmental problems. Environment and Politics examines:
* institutional responses of parliaments
* responses of parties and electoral systems
* roles of non-governmental organizations and social movements
* the politics of business and industry.
To highlight the multiplicity of political responses to environmental challenges the text features a wealth of original boxed case studies from around the world.

About this title

Synopsis

Environment and Politics introduces the ways in which politics and policy respond to the diverse challenges of environmental problems. Outlining the position of politics within an interdisciplinary environmental focus, the book examines the full range of green politics: the institutional responses of parliaments, parties and electoral systems; the more informal politics of non-governmental organisations and social movements; and the politics of business as it responds to the greening of our society. Highlighting the multiplicity of green political responses, the book features a wealth of original global case material. Prompting critical thinking for environmental problem-solving, the authors suggest international solutions can be found in the diverse experiences of different cultures and the knowledge and respect of international environmental policy-makers for these national and local traditions.

About the Author

Professor Doug McEachern is Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) at The University of Western Australia. He has responsibility for research policy development and general oversight of the University’s research activities, postgraduate education, industry liaison, intellectual property and commercialisation.

Professor Timothy Doyle is Chair of Politics and International Relations at Keele University, and Professor of Politics in the School of History and Politics at the University of Adelaide.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041514776X
• ISBN 13: 9780415147767
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224