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Record Nr.

UNISALENTO991003215669707536

Autore

Glasbergen, P.

Titolo

Perspectives on environmental problems [e-book] / edited by Pieter Glasbergen and Andrew Blowers

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : Arnold

New York : Halsted Press, c1995

ISBN

9780340652619

0340652616

Descrizione fisica

xii, 193 p. : ill. ; 25 cm

Collana

Environmental policy in an international context

International environmental studies series ; 1

Altri autori (Persone)

Blowers, Andrew

Disciplina

363.700526

Soggetti

Environmental policy - International cooperation

Environmental policy - Political aspects

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Risorsa elettronica

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

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

Sommario/riassunto

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