Environmental law

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Title:

Environmental law

Author:

Bell, Stuart, 1965-

ISBN:

9780199211029

Personal Author:

Bell, Stuart, 1965-

Edition:

7th ed.

Publication Information:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.

Physical Description:

lxii, 783 p. ; 25 cm.

Contents:

What is environmental law? a brief introduction -- History and challenges -- Values, principles, and environmental law -- Sources of environmental law -- The administration of environmental law and policy -- International law and environmental protection -- The european community and the environment -- The regulation of environmental protection -- Environmental crime -- Public participation -- Private law and environmental protection -- Town and country planning -- Environmental assessment -- Environmental permitting and IPPC -- Climate change and air quality -- Contaminated land -- Water pollution and water quality -- Waste management -- The conservation of nature -- Landscape management

Subject Term:

Environmental law -- Great Britain -- Cases.

Added Author:

McGillivray, Donald, 1967-

Copies:

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Summary

Environmental Law addresses a wide range of topics, introducing students to all of the key areas and latest developments of environmental law, drawing on legislation, policy, and practice. The seventh edition features a new chapter on the law relating to air pollution and climate change, as well as more detailed coverage of environmental liability at national, EU, international, and transnational levels. Reference is made throughout to the influence of European and international organisations and legislation and offers enhanced introductory coverage of global dimensions. Topics are fully cross-referenced, allowing readers to follow key ideas through the book and to understand the interaction of law and the environment. The book is structured by theme and by sector and presented in a clear colour design, guiding the student through the subject.Online Resource CentreAn Online Resource Centre featuring updates to the law, latest developments, and web links, accompanies the book.