Description
Book SynopsisA comprehensive assessment of relevant Asian policies and their applications in key areas in light of international environmental norms and practices.
Trade ReviewThe author usefully makes a presentation of the case for the universality of international environmental law with pragmatic considerations for implementation. -- Ronald F. MacIsaac * The Barrister *
It does, indeed, add up to an interesting story which Muskat to her great credit presents as one that cries out for explanation. -- Geoffrey Wandesforde-Smith, Professor of Political Science, University of California * Law and Politics Book Review *
Table of ContentsForeword by Ved P. Nanda
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 Culture and International Law
2 Cultural Relativism and the Asian Values Debate
3 Asian Values and Environmental Protection
4 A Regional Approach to International Environmental Norms?
5 Factors Affecting the Domestic Implementation of InternationalEnvironmental Law in the Asia Pacific Region
6 The Impact of International Trade
7 The Effects of Globalization on the Implementation ofInternational Environmental Law in the Asia PaciWc Region
8 Globalization of Norms and Regionalization of Implementation
Conclusion
Appendices
Notes
Index
