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Book SynopsisThis timely book explores the innovative non-doctrinal methods currently being used in environmental law research. Drawing on their extensive experience, expert contributors provide insight on how creative approaches to research can improve understanding of law
and policy, leading to more effective legal protection for the environment.
Focusing on qualitative research, chapters explain how to use non-doctrinal methods in environmental law research, including in-depth examples of successful uses. Contributors identify the theoretical and practical challenges facing contemporary environmental law
researchers, providing guidance on designing productive research programs. Alongside practical tips, the book examines the scholarly philosophy of environmental law research, determining how and why it differs from other areas of research. It focuses in particular on how to respect scientific principles when moving away from traditional doctrinal research methods.
Non-doctrinal Research Methods in Environmental Law will be an invaluable guide for environmental law academics and researchers seeking to expand their understanding of modern research methods. With extensive case studies and practical guidance, it will also be a useful resource for research methods scholars and teachers.
Table of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction: Non-doctrinal Research Methods in Environmental Law 1 Paul Martin 2 Non-doctrinal legal research to advance urban sustainability in the southern African context 20 Anél du Plessis 3 Objective evaluation of environmental law 38 Paul Martin and Solange Teles da Silva 4 Futures methods for environmental law research 57 Natalie P. Stoianoff, Paul Martin and Michelle Lim 5 Economics methods in non-doctrinal environmental law research 82 Michael Faure 6 Feminist methods in environmental law research 97 Solange Teles da Silva, Marcia Leuzinger and Patrícia Bertolin 7 The limits of social science research in environmental law analysis 113 Colin Crawford 8 Using adaptive theory and multi-modal case study methods in environmental law research 130 Cameron Holley, Amanda Kennedy, Alice Bleby and Carley Bartlett 9 Systems methods in non-doctrinal environmental law research 154 Paul Martin and J. B. Ruhl 10 Legislative argumentation: Study of the Federal Executive Power Decrees combating deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest from 2019 to 2020 176 Mariana Barbosa Cirne and Lorene Souza 11 Sustaining ongoing environmental law research teams and programs 200 Paul Martin and Andrew Lawson 12 Bibliometric approaches in non-doctrinal research 219 Maria Luiza A Luz, Andrew Lawson and Paul Martin 13 Non-doctrinal methods: Fundamental challenges and possible directions 234 Paul Martin, Andrew Lawson, Solange Teles da Silva, Marcia Leuzinger and Miriam Verbeek Index
