Environmental Policy Paradox, The (5th Edition) [Paperback]

Zachary A. Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 2008 | ISBN-10: 013602999X | ISBN-13: 978-0136029991 | Edition: 5

This text provides an introduction to the policy making process in the United States with regard to air, water, land use, agriculture, energy, waste disposal, and other areas, in addition to chapters on global and international environmental issues and institutions.

 

It explains why some environmental ideas shape policy while others do not, and illustrates that even when the best short- and long-term solutions to environmental problems are identified, the task of implementing these solutions is either left undone or is completed too late. Also included is a comprehensive history of the environmental movement.

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This text provides an introduction to the policy making process in the United States, and examines U.S. environmental policy-regarding air, water, land use, agriculture, energy, waste disposal, and other areas. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Key Benefit: An introduction to the policy making process in the United States, this book examines U.S. environmental policy regarding air, water, land use, agriculture, energy, waste disposal, and other areas. Key Topics: Provides an overview of how governmental policy is made in the United States. Environmental policy is examined in seven areas — air pollution, water pollution, energy, toxic and hazardous waste, land management, international environmental problems, and international environmental management and helps readers understand why some environmental ideas shape policy while others do not. This book shows that the system, though complex and uncertain, does respond to appropriate inputs. It explores the paradox of environmental policy — we often understand the best solutions to our environmental problems, yet they remain unimplemented due to the nature of our policy-making process. It also includes information on the Clinton Administration, NAFTA, and recent developments in International Environmental Diplomacy. Market: --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (February 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013602999X
• ISBN-13: 978-0136029991
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #429,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazon is the best, August 21, 2010

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This review is from: Environmental Policy Paradox- (Value Pack w/MySearchLab) (5th Edition) (Paperback)

When I placed my order for this class, Environmental Policies, I inadvertently ordered the book for my next class, Twentieth-Century Europe, instead and did not realize it until the Thursday before my class started, which started on that Tuesday, I called the customer service line and spoke with a representative and I received my book on that Wednesday, a day after class started. Again Amazon is the best place to order your books.
The book Environmental Policy Paradox is a book with great references and gives great insight into what is going on with in our environment and the policies behind them. This is a very interesting book, it helps to understand the paradoxes that are involved in policy making and what is behind the decisions that are made regarding our environment.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wealth of information!, February 18, 2010

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This review is from: Environmental Policy Paradox, The (5th Edition) (Paperback)

This book provides a wealth of information on a variety of subject concerning the environment and the paradox of government policy concerning such.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Got it off Ebay for $21 less, June 28, 2010

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This review is from: Environmental Policy Paradox- (Value Pack w/MySearchLab) (5th Edition) (Paperback)

There are other online stores and marketplaces for textbooks. I got this one for my next class for over $20 less. The book isn't new, but it has every page and with the exception of a few marker prints on the front, the book is in acceptable condition. If you need this book, get it from another seller for less.