Description
This book assesses and compares the political response of nations to the environment. The book explores five major topics: state-society relations; environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs); Green parties and environmental movements; institutions of government and policy-making; variations in the capacities of states to protect the environment; and national responses to global problems. It compares and contrasts rich and poor nations, large and small countries, liberal democracies and authoritarian states. Acknowledgements.- About the Authors.- Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. State-Society Relations.- Chapter 3. Political Processes and Organizations.- Chapter 4. Political Institutions and the Environment.- Chapter 5. National Capacity to Protect the Environment.- Chapter 6. National Responses to Global Environmental Problems.- Chapter 7. Summary and Conclusions.- Index.
