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The Environmental Policy Paradox Zachary A. Smith (Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, USA)

The Environmental Policy Paradox By Zachary A. Smith (Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, USA)

The Environmental Policy Paradox by Zachary A. Smith (Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, USA)

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Now in its eighth edition, The Environmental Policy Paradox continues the book's tradition of offering an accessible introduction to the social, economic, legal, and political matters pertaining to environmental policy while also developing the student's own unique views.

The Environmental Policy Paradox Summary

The Environmental Policy Paradox by Zachary A. Smith (Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, USA)

  • Environmental issues are growing in concern worldwide and college courses/enrollments continue to flourish.
  • No other book combines ecology, law, politics and environmental science in a way designed to inform the reader on how it all fits together.
  • Discussion questions to the end of each chapter that can be used by instructors in long answer/essay examinations.
  • Appendices presents broader theories of the policy process and how bills become laws. Students have found these to be a useful guide to frame their thinking about issues discussed during the course.
  • Extensiveness of the topics covered enables lecturers to familiarize their students with a large number of topics in a single text.
  • Clear and coherent framework to show how much environmental policy is an issue of politics (and competing values and preferences).
  • Strong organization that fits course structures. Textbook begins with the policymaking process before covering specific areas of environmental policy.
  • Up to date and detailed presentation of major laws and policy changes related to the main topics of environmental policy that will be of interest to students.

The Environmental Policy Paradox Reviews

The Environmental Policy Paradox by Zachary A. Smith and Peter Jacques is a very well-written, comprehensive and informative textbook on the environ- mental policy-making process in the United States. This eighth edition updates and improves the already very useful, insightful and widely-recognized textbook in order to meet the changing needs and expectations of the students. I would like to recommend The Environmental Policy Paradox to all under- graduate and post-graduate students very enthusiastically.
Oktay F. Tanrisever, Chairperson, Center for Black Sea and Central Asia (KORA), Faculty Member, Department of International Relations, Middle East Technical University

This text offers a unique multidisciplinary approach to environmental policy challenges, ambitiously linking natural, socio-economic, and political systems. It introduces ecology and sustainability concepts, critically examines dominant social paradigms that contribute to environmental problems, and explores discourses and movements to effect change. The role of science and problems of politicization, fragmented political power and partisanship, corporate influence, and environmental injustice are key insights that help students under- stand suboptimal policies. Policy area chapters from air and water pollution to energy and land use include key national laws, the politics of their development, and ongoing regulatory conflicts and implementation issues. Global issues and cooperation are featured too.
Gina Keel, Professor of Political Science, State University of New York, Oneonta

About Zachary A. Smith (Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, USA)

Zachary A. Smith is Regents' Professor of Environmental and Natural Resources Policy and Administration in the Department of Politics and International Affairs at Northern Arizona University.

Peter Jacques is Professor of the School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs and the National Center for Integrated Coastal Research at the University of Central Florida. His other book with Routledge is the second edition of Sustainability: The Basics.

Table of Contents

Part 1: The Policy-Making Process 1. Ecosystem Interdependence 2. Changing Cultural and Social Beliefs: From Conservation to Environmentalism 3. The Regulatory Environment 4. The Political and Institutional Setting Part 2: Environmental Policy 5. Air Pollution 6. Water 7. Energy 8. Toxic and Hazardous Materials and Waste Management 9. Land Management Issues 10. International Environmental Issues 11. International Environmental Management 12. Conclusion

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NPB9780367557324
9780367557324
0367557320
The Environmental Policy Paradox by Zachary A. Smith (Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, USA)
Zachary A. Smith (Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, USA)
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Hardback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2022-11-29
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