International Environmental Law and Policy |
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| Author:
| Hunter, David
Salzman, James
Zaelke, Durwood |
| Series title: | University Casebook Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58778-084-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2001 |
| Publisher: | West Academic
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| Imprint: | Foundation Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $83.20USD $114.50 |
Book Description:
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Explores the dynamics of the lawmaking process and the increasingly critical role of transnational actors/citizens, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), scientists, and business. Discusses the relation of our scientific understanding to the legal response and the relation of the problem to the global economy. Includes explanation of the use of soft law, framework agreements, binding obligations, the precautionary principle, and polluter pays principle. Describes role of technology...
More DescriptionExplores the dynamics of the lawmaking process and the increasingly critical role of transnational actors/citizens, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), scientists, and business. Discusses the relation of our scientific understanding to the legal response and the relation of the problem to the global economy. Includes explanation of the use of soft law, framework agreements, binding obligations, the precautionary principle, and polluter pays principle. Describes role of technology transfer and multilateral and bilateral financial mechanisms.