This original and sometimes controversial book is concerned with international regulation, negotiation and policy-making in the environmental realm. In particular, it focuses on toxic chemicals, and the ways in which risk associated with hazardous substances is assessed, and the policy outcomes that result. A key assertion is that the international arena is more favourable to environment groups while the domestic arena tends to favour industry. Perhaps surprisingly, the author posits that environmental organisations such as Greenpeace, while occupying the moral highground, oversimplify complex issues. While this can help stimulate action, the author argues it can hinder the development of effective policies at the international level. Grounded in major international case studies, the book is based on research into many international agencies and takes a multidisciplinary approach.
| ISBN: | 9780521654692 |
| Publication date: | 13th October 1999 |
| Author: | Aynsley Kellow |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 222 pages |
| Genres: |
International relations Environment law Planning law |
This original and sometimes controversial book is concerned with international regulation, negotiation and policy-making in the environmental realm. In particular, it focuses on toxic chemicals, and the ways in which risk associated with hazardous substances is assessed, and the policy outcomes that result. A key assertion is that the international arena is more favourable to environment groups while the domestic arena tends to favour industry. Perhaps surprisingly, the author posits that environmental organisations such as Greenpeace, while occupying the moral highground, oversimplify complex issues. While this can help stimulate action, the author argues it can hinder the development of effective policies at the international level. Grounded in major international case studies, the book is based on research into many international agencies and takes a multidisciplinary approach.
International Toxic Risk Management features in the following genres: International relations, Environment law, Planning law
International Toxic Risk Management is available in Paperback
International Toxic Risk Management was written by Aynsley Kellow and published by Cambridge University Press
International Toxic Risk Management has 222 pages