This is the first textbook in the English language dealing with international environmental law, an area of law which has exploded during the past five years. Drawing on their long experience in the field the authors have produced a masterly survey of the burgeoning literature, an analysis of numerous unanswered questions, and an examination of huge fields of law which have previously been untouched by scholars. This will be essential reading for anyone interested in environmental law.
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"A very welcome addition to the growing list of books on international environmental law. This is perhaps the best single book thus far in this rapidly evolving area of global concern. Written in a very accessible style, the book covers the entire landscape of issues, related treaties, and other material concerning ecological quandry in sufficient detail while maintaining the economy of expression. It is an impressive presentation of complex issues and not so easily accessible material. it is an excellent text book for use in college and law schools; the material can be effectively utilized in several specialty courses such as: international studies, environmental affairs, and environmental law....The authors must be congratulated for producing a fine book. Most certainly the book has established itself as the first comprehensive textbook on international environmental law."--Dickinson Journal of Environmental Law & Policy
"[A]n authoritative 'nutshell' of the law conterning protection of the world's environment."--American Society of International Law
"A streamlined introduction to the field....Each topic is presented clearly and thoroughly, with useful footnotes to relevant decisions and documents."--Yale Journal of International Law
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Patricia W. Birnie, Professor of Law and Director, IMO International Maritime Law Institute. Alan E. Boyle, Professor of Law, University of Edinburgh.
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This is simply an outstanding addition to the field. There are other good resources out there but I found Birnie & Boyle's work one of the best. It continues to be one of my basic references - despite having become slightly dated. I recommend it with only one reservation: the authors use of endnotes rather than footnotes is aggravating. Perhaps the next edition will address this irksome problem?
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I used this book as a resource for my LLM thesis and it proved very useful. It provides good background knowledge on the evolution of environmental law in international law. I wish it had some case summaries though.
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A number of preliminary problems arise in any attempt to identify 'international law'. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Rio Declaration, Vienna Convention, Basel Convention, General Assembly, Appellate Body, Paris Convention, New York, North Sea, Biodiversity Convention, London Dumping Convention, United Nations, South Pacific, World Bank, London Convention, Watercourses Convention, Fish Stocks Agreement, Stockholm Declaration, Helsinki Convention, Ozone Convention, Black Sea, Geneva Convention, Kyoto Protocol, Montreal Protocol, Trail Smelter, African Convention New!
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A number of preliminary problems arise in any attempt to identify 'international law'. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Rio Declaration, Vienna Convention, Basel Convention, General Assembly, Appellate Body, Paris Convention, New York, North Sea, Biodiversity Convention, London Dumping Convention, United Nations, South Pacific, World Bank, London Convention, Watercourses Convention, Fish Stocks Agreement, Stockholm Declaration, Helsinki Convention, Ozone Convention, Black Sea, Geneva Convention, Kyoto Protocol, Montreal Protocol, Trail Smelter, African Convention New!
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