With contributions by experts in economics, geography,
marketing, agriculture, business, international affairs and more,
this book addresses the extent and gravity of the current
environmental situation. From toxic industrial and medical waste to
acid rain and radioactive waste, from the Alaskan oil spill to the
continuing destruction of the rain forests, McKee's focus is on
economic welfare. He points out that public and private issues
regarding environmental problems have been limited to crisis
response. The contributions he has chosen for this volume clarify
key issues for formulating policy options toward long-range
economic welfare.
The book includes an assessment of environmental policy during
the Reagan administration and position statements by a prominent
oil executive and a leading environmental conservationist. Other
topics covered include: ethics and environmental restraint;
financing the clean-up of hazardous waste; the impact of
environmental regulation on plant location; solid waste disposal;
environmental damage and national security; the decomissioning of
nuclear facilities; the greenhouse effect; environmental
constraints on economic diversification in small economies; and
transboundary issues facing Canada and the United States. This work
provides a valuable overview for those concerned with the economic
aspects of energy, and the environment, including policy-makers in
business, government, and academia.
General
Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 1991 |
First published: |
March 1991 |
Authors: |
David L. McKee
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
232 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-275-93719-5 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-275-93719-4 |
Barcode: |
9780275937195 |
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