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The study of global environmental politics draws on a variety of academic traditions. This title examines four important aspects of the field: international environmental cooperation; the issues of science, uncertainty and risk; the experience of developing states in global environmental negotiations; and the role of non-state actors.

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"In this well-written second edition of her book, Elizabeth DeSombre presents a broad but focused analysis of the ways in which global environmental politics and policy interact with and alter the larger system of world politics." -Bruce Doern, Technology and Culture, Vol. 49, October 2008

Table of Contents
1. Introduction; 2. International Environmental Cooperation; 3. Environment and Security; 4. Science, Uncertainty and Risk; 5. The Role of Non-Governmental Actors; 6. Ozone Depletion and Climate Change; 7. Whaling; 8. Amazonian Biodiversity; 9. Acid Rain in Europe and North America; 10. Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index.

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
      Publication Date: 8/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780826490520, 978-0826490520
      ISBN10: 0826490522

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The study of global environmental politics draws on a variety of academic traditions. This title examines four important aspects of the field: international environmental cooperation; the issues of science, uncertainty and risk; the experience of developing states in global environmental negotiations; and the role of non-state actors.

      Trade Review
      "In this well-written second edition of her book, Elizabeth DeSombre presents a broad but focused analysis of the ways in which global environmental politics and policy interact with and alter the larger system of world politics." -Bruce Doern, Technology and Culture, Vol. 49, October 2008

      Table of Contents
      1. Introduction; 2. International Environmental Cooperation; 3. Environment and Security; 4. Science, Uncertainty and Risk; 5. The Role of Non-Governmental Actors; 6. Ozone Depletion and Climate Change; 7. Whaling; 8. Amazonian Biodiversity; 9. Acid Rain in Europe and North America; 10. Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index.

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