Environmental Governance (Routledge Introductions to Environment: Environment and Society Texts)

Book Details

• Author: J.P. Evans

• Publisher: Routledge

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 9780415589826

• Cover: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 272

• Release Date: 14-12-2011

• Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches

About The Book

Environmental Governance by J.P. Evans is a groundbreaking work that critically examines the fundamental principles of governance in the context of environmental issues. As climate change prompts global reassessments of the systems that govern society, this book offers an in-depth analysis of the role governance plays in coordinating efforts to secure a more sustainable future.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Overview: The only book to explore both the first principles of governance and the range of theories and practices shaping environmental policy today.

• Global Political Context: Discusses the roles of businesses, politicians, economists, and environmentalists in shaping environmental governance and policy.

• Emerging Governance Approaches: Introduces innovative frameworks such as transition management and adaptive governance, in addition to network and market governance.

• Case Studies & Key Debates: Each chapter is complemented by real-world case studies, thought-provoking debates, and questions designed to encourage further reading and reflection.

• Critical Analysis: Highlights the strengths and weaknesses of existing governance models and explores their political implications, providing an essential perspective on environmental issues.

• Ideal for Students & Professionals: This book is a must-read for students of environmental science, politics, and sociology, as well as anyone invested in creating a more sustainable future.

In an era of complex environmental challenges, Environmental Governance equips readers with the knowledge to understand and engage in the evolving discourse around policy, regulation, and global action.