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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe beauty of this book is that it offers a holistic, yet straightforward and logical approach, for analyzing the complexity of environmental issues and it is easy to digest and apply in a semester. -- Tanya Heikkila, School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado Denver A scholarly, detailed analysis... invaluable. -- Midwest Book Review This new edition... contains updated case studies and three excellent new ones on fracking, electronic waste, and congestion pricing. Each is well described, engaging, and memorable, making them especially valuable as teaching tools, not just thoughtful, timely analyses CHOICE A well-written succinct account of the causes and effects of contemporary environmental problems, addressing the interdisciplinary issues surrounding the environmental policy arena. Public Administration Review
Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition Acknowledgments Part I. Developing a Framework 1. Understanding Environmental Policy 2. A Framework for Understanding the Environmental Policy Issue Part II. Applying the Framework 3. Why Can't NYC Get a Congestion Charge? 4. Who Is Responsible for E-Waste and How Can We Ensure Its Safe Disposal? 5. Why Is Hydrofracking Contentious? 6. How Can We Assess the Risks of, Prepare for, and Slow Climate Change? Part III. Understanding, Developing, and Implementing Environmental Policy 7. What Has the Framework Taught Us About These Environmental Sustainability Problems and What Else Do We Need to Know? 8. Conclusions: Improving Environmental Policy References Notes Index
