Readership: Scholars and students of environmental politics, comparative politics, environmental law, comparative EU politics, policy makers and analysts
William M. Lafferty, Professor of Political Science, University of Oslo, Norway, and James Meadowcroft, Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics, University of Sheffield
"There is a wealth of material for anyone interested in this highly fascinating and important topic" - Environmental Politics
"The book is an absolute 'must read' for anyone who is interested in environmental politics and policy and sustainable development. The main strength of the book is that it does not only analyse different policy approaches in various countries but also examines the perception and translation of the very concept of sustainable development" - Environmental Politics
1: William Lafferty and James Meadowcroft: Introduction 2: Elim Papadakis: Australia: Ecological Sustainable Development in the National Interest 3: Glen Toner: Canada: From Early Front-runner to Flagging Anchorman 4: Christiane Beuermann: Germany: Regulation and the Precautionary Principle 5: Miranda Schreurs: Japan: Law, Technology, and Aid 6: Marie-Louise van Muijen: The Netherlands: Ambitious on Goals - Ambivalent on Action 7: Oluf Langhelle: Norway: Reluctantly Carrying the Torch 8: Katarina Eckerberg: Sweden: Progression Despite Recession 9: Stephen C Young: The United Kingdom: Political Change and Promising Rhetoric 10: Gary Bryner: The United States: Sorry - Not Our Problem 11: Susan Baker: The European Union: Integration, Competition, Growth and Sustainability 12: William Lafferty and James Meadowcroft: Patterns of Government Engagement 13: William Lafferty and James Meadowcroft: Concluding Perspectives
