Why is it so difficult to control, or fix, pollution? How can we
justify harvesting the world's natural resources at unsustainable
rates, even though these activities cause known harm to both people
and ecosystems? Scientific knowledge and technological advances
alone cannot tackle these environmental challenges; they also
involve difficult political choices and trade-offs both locally and
globally. What is Environmental Politics? introduces students to
the different ways society attempts to deal with the political
decisions needed to prevent or recover from environmental damage.
Across its six chapters leading environmental scholar Elizabeth
DeSombre explains what makes environmental problems, such as
climate change, overfishing or deforestation, particularly
challenging to address via political processes, what types of
political structures are more or less likely to prioritize
protecting the environment, and how effective political
intervention can improve environmental conditions and the lives of
people who depend on them. It will be a vital resource for students
new to the field of environmental politics as well as readers
interested in protecting the future of our planet.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
