Environmental Policy and Politics

Book Details
• Author: Michael E. Kraft
• Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Edition: 7
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 420
• Release Date: 10-07-2017
• EAN: 9781138218796
• Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.0 inches
• Language: English

• Covers global environmental threats including climate change, population growth, and biodiversity loss, alongside national and local issues such as pollution, energy use, and natural resource conservation.
• Provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. environmental policymaking processes, legislative and administrative frameworks, the influence of interest groups and public opinion, and resulting public policies.
• Offers updated information on environmental challenges and government responses through early 2017, including major legislative initiatives, presidential appointments, and budgetary decisions.
• Features comparisons of environmental and energy policies under presidential administrations of George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump.
• Includes case studies on topics like Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, EPA’s Clean Power Plan, new fuel economy standards, toxic chemical policies, and the Paris Agreement on climate change.
• Contains summaries of recent scientific studies, government reports, and policy analyses to reflect current research and developments.
• Each chapter includes revised discussion questions, new suggested readings, and clear learning objectives for better student understanding.
• Praised for its authoritative, comprehensive coverage and its ability to capture the complexity and significance of environmental policy and politics in the United States.