Perspectives on environmental problems
Title:
Perspectives on environmental problems
Author:
Glasbergen, P.
ISBN:
9780340652619
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Publication Information:
London : Arnold ; New York : Halsted Press, c1995.
Physical Description:
xii, 193 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Series:
Environmental policy in an international context
International environmental studies series ; 1
Series Title:
Environmental policy in an international context
International environmental studies series ; 1
Contents:
Environmental problems in an international context * Science on environmental problems * The social construction of environmental problems * Environmental problems in their political context * Principles of international environmental law * Environmental problems from an economic perspective * The search for sustainable development * Bibliography * Index * Author's biography.
Abstract:
The three volumes of Environmental Policy in an International Context have been developed by the Dutch and UK Open Universities as part of the International Environmental Series. They accompany a workbook and six videos. The first volume takes a critical and analytical look at contemporary environmental issues built around the key questions - what are international and environmental problems; and why have they become important politically? These questions are examined from a variety of viewpoints - science, sociology, politics, law and economics. A multi-disciplinary approach is emphasised and it shows how both technical and scientific solutions need to be sought alongside.
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