Changing Climate Politics: U.S. Policies and Civic Action - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1452239975 ISBN 13 : 9781452239972

Editeur : CQ Press, 2014

Synopsis

Changing Climate Politics provides a comprehensive account of the current state of government action and political participation in the United States on the issue of climate change. Author Yael Wolinsky-Nahmias evaluates the role of the federal government, the courts, states, and cities in tackling the problems created by climate change, offering an inclusive and balanced assessment of progress and challenges. The book further explores the growing role of civic society in climate action plans, analyzing public opinion, the U.S. climate movement, policy making through ballot measures, consumer action, and the prospect of a social transformation toward a more sustainable society. This timely volume examines new approaches to policies and civic action on climate change addressing critical questions about the responsibilities and obligations of governments and citizens.

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À propos de l?auteur

Yael Wolinsky-Nahmias is an Associate Professor of the Practice in Environmental Studies and Political Science at the University of Southern California. She has written on environmental politics, climate change, and international relations and is the co-editor of Cases, Numbers, Models: International Relations Research Methods, a widely adopted book that examines different approaches to the study of international relations. She previously taught at Northwestern University, where she was the Director of the Environmental Policy and Culture Program.

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Changing Climate Politics provides a comprehensive account of the current state of government action and political participation in the US on the issue of climate change.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CQ Press
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1452239975
• ISBN 13: 9781452239972
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Éditeur: Wolinsky-Nahmias Yael
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible