Overview

"Written by two internationally respected authors, this unique primer distills the environmental law and policy of the United States into a practical guide for a nonlegal audience, as well as for lawyers trained in other regions. The first part of the book explains the basics of the American legal system: key actors, types of laws, and overarching legal strategies for environmental management. The second part delves into specific environmental issues (pollution, ecosystem management, and climate change) and how American law addresses each. Chapters include summaries of key concepts, discussion questions, and a glossary of terms, as well as informative ""spotlights""—brief overviews of topics. With a highly accessible structure and useful illustrative features, A Guide to U.S. Environmental Law is a long-overdue synthetic reference on environmental law for students and for those who work in environmental policy or environmental science. Pairing this book with its companion, A Guide to EU Environmental Law, allows for a comparative look at how two of the most important jurisdictions in the world deal with key environmental problems."

Full Product Details

Author:   Arden Rowell ,  Josephine van Zeben
Publisher:   University of California Press
Imprint:   University of California Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.363kg
ISBN:  

9780520295247

ISBN 10:   0520295242
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   02 March 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations List of Spotlight Boxes Preface Part One. Building Blocks of U.S. Environmental Law 1. Regulating Environmental Impacts 2. Key Actors 3. Types of Law 4. Regulatory Instruments Part Two. U.S. Environmental Law 5. Contextualizing U.S. Environmental Law 6. Pollution Control Air Pollution  Water Pollution Soil Pollution  Toxic Substances Waste Management  7. Ecosystem Management Biodiversity Wildlife  Management of Special Ecosystems: Wetlands  Land Management and Public Lands Agriculture  8. Climate Change Mitigation  Adaptation and Natural Hazards  Subnational Approaches Conclusions  Acknowledgments Appendix. Time Line of U.S. Environmental Law Additional Resources  Glossary Index

Reviews

Author Information

Arden Rowell is Professor of Law at the University of Illinois. Her work focuses on bringing interdisciplinary insights into environmental law. Josephine van Zeben is Professor of Law and Chairholder of the Law Group at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. She has studied environmental law in many jurisdictions around the world and is passionate about interdisciplinary research and teaching.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions