The Politics of the Environment (Schools of Thought in Politics series, 5)

Product Description The Politics of the Environment brings together 25 classic essays on the political theory of the environment, ranging across environmental philosophy and political, social, legal and economic aspects of environmental action. Prefaced by an editorial introduction situating these materials in the context of the ongoing environmentalist debates, this collection provides beginners with a comprehensive introduction and specialists with a useful reference edition of widely dispersed materials on which any subsequent contributions must build. Review 'Dr Goodin, editor of this book, has provided a very timely reference book to all those interested in environmental issues. . . . This book is of great importance for understanding the influence of ecological considerations in local and national policies, generally expressed in policies and programmes by incumbent governments of all shades at the global level.' -- P.C. Sinha, Himalayan and Central Asian Studies About the Author Edited by Robert E. Goodin, Professor of Philosophy, Social and Political Theory and Philosophy Programs, RSSS, Australian National University