The new edition of this classic coursebook has been extensively revised with a view to maximising student learning and engagement.Highlights include a completely rewritten Part I of the book.Four new chapters introduce students to international law by examining the legal dimensions of several real-world environmentally related conflicts, including the Bering Sea Fur Seal arbitration, the dispute over whaling in the Southern Ocean, the Rainbow Warrior incident, the Trail smelter arbitration, and the negotiation of the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Part 2. Challenges in addressing earth's most pressing environmental threats. -- ch. 12 Protecting against particular human endeavors. ch. 2 The rainbow warrior incident: negotiating about state terrorism and environmental activism in the shadow of international law. -- ch. 3 Addressing transboundary environmental harm. -- ch. 4 Developing global environmental principles and policies. -- Part 2. Challenges in addressing earth's most pressing environmental threats. -- ch. 5 Protecting the atmosphere. -- ch. 6 Protecting the oceans. -- ch. 7 Protecting natural resources. -- ch. 8 Preventing chemical pollution. -- ch. 9 Confronting climate change. -- ch. 10 Nuclear threats to the environment. -- ch. 11 Managing the global commons in Antartica. -- ch. 12 Protecting against particular human endeavors.
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