Shell, Greenpeace and the Brent Spar (Hardcover)

The decision by multinational Shell not to dispose of the Brent Spar oil facility in the North Atlantic was taken after several occupations of the structure by Greenpeace, and as a result of large scale pro-Greenpeace protest in the UK, Germany and other countries. This case is often cited to show the power of single-issue groups to force big business to rethink the importance of environmental issues. However, research shows Shell changed its mind on the Brent Spar issue because of the corporate structure of the company and reluctance to bear the bad publicity. Grant Jordan considers the role of scientific advice in shaping governmental decisions on matters such as BSE, genetically modified foods, and global warming.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2001
First published:	2001
Authors:	G. Jordan
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	381
ISBN-13:	978-0-333-74546-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Pressure groups & lobbying Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General Promotions
LSN:	0-333-74546-9
Barcode:	9780333745465

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