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Trusted by generations of students and academics alike, the ninth edition of this leading text continues to provide far-reaching coverage of the essential topics taught on most environmental law courses. The authors consider the areas thematically, tackling the key debates and explaining the subject in its social and political context.
The clear and accessible writing style ensures that readers are informed yet not overwhelmed. Known for its clear structure and systematic approach, readers new to the subject are provided with a logical introduction while those with more experience can explore the intricacies of the content.
The text is supported by a number of learning features designed to help students engage with the material, develop critical thinking skills, and to guide further research.
This book is also accompanied by an Online Resource Centre featuring additional chapters, expanded further reading suggestions for each chapter, annotated web links and legal updates.
Sommario
- Part 1 Introductory Themes
- 1: What is environmental law? A brief introduction
- 2: History and challenges
- 3: Environmental values, principles, and rights
- 4: The form, function and administration of environmental law
- Part 2 Integrated Themes
- 5: International law and environmental protection
- 6: The European Union and the environment
- 7: The regulation of environmental protection
- 8: Environmental crime and enforcement
- 9: Public participation
- 10: Access to environmental justice and the role of the courts
- 11: Private law and environmental protection
- Part 3 Sectoral Coverage
- 12: Town and country planning
- 13: Environmental assessment
- 14: Environmental permitting and integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC)
- 15: Climate change, ozone depletion, and air quality
- 16: Contaminated land
- 17: Water pollution and water quality
- 18: Waste management
- 19: The conservation of nature
- 20: New technologies
- Available on the Online Resource Centre
- 21: Landscape management
- 22: Local controls and remedies
- 23: Disposal of waste to sewers
Info autore
Professor Stuart Bell is Professor of Law and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of York
Professor Donald McGillivray is Professor of Environmental Law, University of Sussex
Dr Ole Pedersen is Reader in Law at Newcastle University
Dr Emma Lees is University Lecturer in Environmental and Property Law at Cambridge University
Professor Elen Stokes is Professorial Research Fellow in Law at the University of Birmingham
Riassunto
Trusted by generations of students and academics alike, the ninth edition of this leading text continues to provide far-reaching coverage of the essential topics taught on most environmental law courses. The authors consider the areas thematically, tackling the key debates and explaining the subject in its social and political context.
The clear and accessible writing style ensures that readers are informed yet not overwhelmed. Known for its clear structure and systematic approach, readers new to the subject are provided with a logical introduction while those with more experience can explore the intricacies of the content.
The text is supported by a number of learning features designed to help students engage with the material, develop critical thinking skills, and to guide further research.
This book is also accompanied by an Online Resource Centre featuring additional chapters, expanded further reading suggestions for each chapter, annotated web links and legal updates.
Testo aggiuntivo
It is an excellent text which combines together all of the principal aspects of environmental law.
Relazione
It is an excellent text which combines together all of the principal aspects of environmental law.
Dr Haydn Davies, Associate Professor and Director of Research, Birmingham City University
