Environmental Politics and Policy

By Walter A. Rosenbaum

Book Overview

Environmental Policy and Politics, Ninth Edition by Walter A. Rosenbaum provides definitive coverage of environmental politics and policy, lively case material, and a balanced assessment of current environmental issues. The first half of the book sets needed context and describes the policy process, while the second half covers specific environmental issues such as air and water; toxic and hazardous substances; energy (both fossil fuel and nuclear); public lands; and a global policymaking chapter focused on climate change and transboundary politics. Covering major environmental policy initiatives and controversies during President Obama′s first term and capturing the sudden and radical changes occurring in the American energy economy with fracking and the natural gas boom, this ninth edition offers needed currency and relevancy for any environmental politics course.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1452239967
• ISBN13: 9781452239965
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: CQ Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

OUTSTANDING SURVEY OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

I am a former professor who, since 1980 has worked in the private sector and then government, for the past 15 years on environmental issues. Now I hope to teach again, about environmental policy. After rereading many books and catching up on new publications, I just read (cover to cover, in September 2001) the 4th edition of this book. It is great! The best introduction to environmental policy that I have seen. If I do teach, this will definitely be the main book, supplemented by shorter readings on legal fact-finding processes and criteria that impact environmental policy (environmental law is, in my opinion, more important than the attention it receives here). I strongly recommend this book, and am confident that the forthcoming, fifth edition will be as good as its predecessor.

Informative and Enjoyable Textbook...

I read most of this book in pieces as an environmental science student a few years back for writing papers and taking tests. As an Environmental Specialist working for the government now, I still refer to the textbook frequently! Great reference book, great textbook. Thanks!