Government vs. Environment (The Political Economy Forum) [Paperback]

Donald R. Leal (Editor), Roger E. Meiners (Editor), Andrew P. Morriss (Contributor), David E. Gerard (Contributor), Holly Lippke Fretwell (Contributor), J Bishop Grewell (Contributor), Clay J. Landry (Contributor), Matthew Brown (Contributor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0742521818 | ISBN-13: 978-0742521810 | Publication Date: May 2002

Many Americans today view the government as the savior of the environment. When it comes to protecting land, fish, and wildlife, the common response is to let government do it. The contributors to Government Versus the Environment encourage us to consider government in a different light by looking at clear instances of public programs that foster environmental destruction. They provide an in-depth look at of how the political process can adversely impact the quality of our environment and argue that the government's track record in managing natural resources has been and continues to be abysmal. The case studies in Government Versus the Environment will cause readers to think twice about the all-too-familiar calls for more government for the sake of the environment.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Educators in the environmental policy field will find this book a useful resource. . . . Upper-division undergraduate and graduate students; professionals. (Choice Magazine )

About the Author

Donald R. Leal is senior associate at the Political Economy Research Center. Roger E. Meiners is professor of law and economics at the University of Texas at Arlington and director of research at the Political Economy Research Center.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0742521818
• ISBN-13: 978-0742521810
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,318,253 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)