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Climate Change: Law and Policy

Hari Osofsky, Lesley McAllister

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ISBN: 9780735577169

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Pioneers in an emergent field, the authors of Climate Change: Law and Policy have created a modular and accessible text with extensive web resources. Designed for 2- and 3-credit courses, discussion, commentary, and exercises are integrated into every chapter. Tracing key legal developments, the scope of this landmark text spans international, United States, foreign, state and local, and nongovernmental efforts to address climate change.
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Features:
- accessible and modular format that can adapt to a variety of teaching objectives
- timely coverage of key legal developments in climate change control around the world
- discussion of the role of non-nation-state actors in forming climate change policy, including cities, corporations, NGO’s,
  and individuals
- draws from commentary of leading experts on each topic
- exercises in each chapter based on major law and policy issues

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Page Count	476
Published	08/21/2012

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Summary of Contents

Ch. 1. The Challenge of Climate Change: Scientific, Legal, and Political Elements

Ch. 2. International Legal Approaches: Treaties and Non-Binding Agreements

Ch. 3. U.S. Legal Developments: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Action

Ch. 4. Foreign Legal Developments: Comparative Domestic Policy

Ch. 5. State and Local Action: Governmental Efforts and Transnational Collaboration

Ch. 6. Non-State Actors and Initiatives: Corporations, NGO’s, and Individuals

Ch. 7. The Future of Climate Change Law and Policy: Risks and Possibilities

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