Environmental Politics: Stakeholders, Interests, and Policymaking by Norman Mill

Description: Environmental Politics by Norman Miller Shows students that environmental politics is fundamentally a clash of competing stakeholders interests, and environmental policy is the result of their reconciliation. This book marks changes in the formal lawmaking process itself, and also covers elements reshaping environmental politics. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The second edition of Environmental Politics: Stakeholders, Interests, and Policymaking shows students that environmental politics is fundamentally a clash of competing stakeholders interests, and environmental policy the result of their reconciliation. But developments in environmental policymaking over the past several years have been little short of earthshaking.The text not only marks changes in the formal lawmaking process itself, but covers recent elements reshaping environmental politics, such as: the new environmentally activist posture of business the dramatic shift of policymaking influence from the federal to state and local levels the participation of new actors on the environmental policy stage, most notably the faith community the U-turn of organized labor, from opponent of environmentalists to their collaborator the consolidation of the varying missions of environmental advocacy groups to fight global warming the emergence of science from its historic political neutrality to open advocacy the increasing role of both the media and the judiciary Written by an expert with more than 25 years of "smoke-filled room" experience in environmental policymaking, Environmental Politics: Stakeholders, Interests, and Policymaking gives students an insiders view of how policies are forged.By examining current environmental issues through a stakeholder lens, this book not only provides a unique perspective into how policies are adopted, but also illuminates the transformative power of global warming as a political force. Notes Views environmental policymaking through the interplay of stakeholders and interest groups. Back Cover The second edition of Environmental Politics: Stakeholders, Interests, and Policymaking shows students that environmental politics is fundamentally a clash of competing stakeholders interests, and environmental policy the result of their reconciliation. But developments in environmental policymaking over the past several years have been little short of earthshaking. The text not only marks changes in the formal lawmaking process itself, but covers recent elements reshaping environmental politics, such as: the new environmentally activist posture of business the dramatic shift of policymaking influence from the federal to state and local levels the participation of new actors on the environmental policy stage, most notably the faith community the U-turn of organized labor, from opponent of environmentalists to their collaborator the consolidation of the varying missions of environmental advocacy groups to fight global warming the emergence of science from its historic political neutrality to open advocacy the increasing role of both the media and the judiciary Written by an expert with more than 25 years of "smoke-filled room" experience in environmental policymaking, Environmental Politics: Stakeholders, Interests, and Policymaking gives students an insiders view of how policies are forged. By examining current environmental issues through a stakeholder lens, this book not only provides a unique perspective into how policies are adopted, but also illuminates the transformative power of global warming as a political force. Author Biography North Carolina State University, USA Table of Contents 1. The Evolving Landscape of Environmental Politics 2. Legislation: Leveling the Playing Field and Leveraging the Process 3. Environmental Regulation and the Evolution and Capture of the EPA 4. The Burgeoning Role of State and Local Governments 5. The Growing Sophistication of Environmental Advocacy 6. The Greening of Business 7. Re-emerging Activists 8. Uncertain Science – Uncertain Politics 9. The Media Business 10. Federal Courts: A New Posture Conclusion. A New Environmentalist Landscape Review "The overall approach, quality, and effectiveness of this text are excellent. Miller writes from a behind the scenes perspective, which students will appreciate, and he is well attuned to what is accessible and understandable to undergraduates." --Robert V. Bartlett, University of Vermont "Millers new edition of Environmental Politics offers a timely and fresh look at the making of environmental policy in the United States. All the basics are here--key stakeholders and agencies, detailed case studies, and descriptions of the pressures on the EPA, news media, scientists, and policy-makers. The second edition also brings new strengths: thoughtful dissection of ground-breaking federal court decisions on global warming, the greening of businesses, and the controversy over government attempts to influence the work of climate scientists." --Dr. Robert Cox, Professor of Communication Studies and the Ecology Curriculum, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Review Quote "The overall approach, quality, and effectiveness of this text are excellent. Miller writes from a behind the scenes perspective, which students will appreciate, and he is well attuned to what is accessible and understandable to undergraduates." --Robert V. Bartlett, University of Vermont "Millers new edition of Environmental Politicsoffers a timely and fresh look at the making of environmental policy in the United States. All the basics are here--key stakeholders and agencies, detailed case studies, and descriptions of the pressures on the EPA, news media, scientists, and policy-makers. The second edition also brings new strengths: thoughtful dissection of ground-breaking federal court decisions on global warming, the greening of businesses, and the controversy over government attempts to influence the work of climate scientists." --Dr. Robert Cox, Professor of Communication Studies and the Ecology Curriculum, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill x, Professor of Communication Studies and the Ecology Curriculum, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Details ISBN0415961068 Author Norman Miller Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0415961068 ISBN-13 9780415961066 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS REV/E 2 Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle Stakeholders, Interests, and Policymaking DOI 10.1604/9780415961066 AU Release Date 2008-09-19 NZ Release Date 2008-09-19 UK Release Date 2008-09-19 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Edition Description 2nd edition Publication Date 2008-09-19 Alternative 9780415961059 DEWEY 320.58 Audience Undergraduate Pages 224 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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