Environmental Politics Paperbacks

New and Published Books

1. The Human Right to Water and its Application in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

   By Amanda Cahill Ripley

   Series: Routledge Research in Human Rights Law

   The Human Right to Water and Its Application in the Occupied Palestinian Territories provides an overview and examination of the human right to water as determined under international human rights law. This is a highly topical issue, with the UN General Assembly having passed a resolution which...

   Published April 11th 2013 by Routledge
2. Taiwan, Humanitarianism and Global Governance

   By Alain Guilloux

   Series: Routledge Research on Taiwan Series

   In this unique book, Alain Guilloux uses four major elements of governance - namely norms, actors, processes, and outcomes - to examine Taiwan’s national governance as well as its participation in global governance in relation to humanitarian aid. Including case studies on Taiwan’s application to...

   Published March 14th 2013 by Routledge
3. Environmental Movements and Waste Infrastructure

   Edited by Christopher Rootes, Liam Leonard

   As rates of consumption grow, the problem of waste management has increased significantly. National and local waste authorities seek to manage such problems through the implementation of state regulation and construction of waste infrastructure, including landfills and incinerators. These, however,...

   Published November 12th 2012 by Routledge
4. The European Union as a Leader in International Climate Change Politics

   Edited by Rüdiger Wurzel, James Connelly

   Series: Routledge/UACES Contemporary European Studies

   Climate change poses one of the biggest challenges facing humankind. The European Union (EU) has developed into a leader in international climate change politics although it was originally set up as a ‘leaderless Europe’ in which decision-making powers are spread amongst EU institutional, member...

   Published May 29th 2012 by Routledge
5. The Politics of Climate Change

   Environmental Dynamics in International Affairs

   Edited by Paul G. Harris

   Climate change is now a mainstream part of the international political agenda. It has become clear that it is not solely a technical issue, to be resolved by scientists, but a political issue with political implications at all levels of global governance. Indeed, some may argue that few long-term...

   Published May 9th 2012 by Routledge
6. Economic Growth, the Environment and International Relations

   The Growth Paradigm

   By Stephen J. Purdey

   Series: Routledge Advances in International Political Economy

   The ubiquity of the commitment to economic growth, which Purdey refers to as the growth paradigm, is extraordinary. National governments around the world are seized of the same objective. Major international institutions such as the UN, the WTO, the World Bank, IMF and OECD, powerful international...

   Published May 7th 2012 by Routledge
7. Global Environmental Forest Policies

   An International Comparison

   By Constance McDermott, Benjamin Cashore, Peter Kanowski

   Series: The Earthscan Forest Library

   Market globalization and the globalization of environmental concerns have spurred demand for greater international accountability for forest stewardship. In response, a range of multi-lateral governmental and non-governmental initiatives have emerged to redefine the rules of global trade, and...

   Published January 8th 2012 by Routledge
8. Climate Change and Political Strategy

   Edited by Hugh Compston

   Although the science of climate change is well-established and there are well-known policy instruments that could significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions without prohibitive economic costs, political obstacles to more determined action remain despite heightened concern among mainstream...

   Published December 14th 2011 by Routledge
9. Governing Africa's Forests in a Globalized World

   Edited by Laura Anne German, Alain Karsenty, Anne Marie Tiani

   Many countries around the world are engaged in decentralization processes, and most African countries face serious problems with forest governance, from benefits sharing to illegality and sustainable forest management. This book summarizes experiences to date on the extent and nature of...

   Published November 10th 2011 by Routledge
10. Environmental Activism in China

    By Lei Xie

    Series: China Policy Series

    Major environmental degradation is a serious problem for China as the country's economy continues to grow at a phenomenal pace. In recent years environmental organisations have begun to emerge in China, and in some cases have had remarkable success in affecting policies which would have had...

    Published May 16th 2011 by Routledge