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The first part of the book provides an engaging discussion of the major themes and issues that cross cut environmental law. Starting with the first chapter s brief history of environmentalism in America, the second chapter goes on to explore the importance and implications of basic themes that occur in virtually all environmental conflicts, including scientific uncertainty, market failures, problems of scale, public choice theory, etc. It then presents three dominant perspectives in the field that drive policy development environmental rights, utilitarianism, and environmental justice. Chapter Three fills in the remaining legal background for understanding environmental protection, reviewing the theory of instrument choice, the basics of administrative law, core concepts in constitutional law (e.g., takings, the commerce clause), and the doctrines associated with how citizen groups shape environmental law such as standing.The second part of the book examines the substance of environmental law, with separate sections on each of the major statutes. International issues such as ozone depletion, climate change, and transboundary waste disposal are also addressed. These chapters build on the themes and conceptual framework laid down in the first part of the text in order to integrate the discussion of individual statutes into a broad portrait of the law. ... Read more

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Deliver Too Fast !!
Wonderfull. I didn't believe when I recieved my book in less than one week after I ordered.

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This Nineteenth Edition references all regulatory changes made in the last two years and provides legal insight into understanding the requirements of the environmental laws. It examines all of the issues and changes that have arisen since the publication of the Eighteenth Edition. ... Read more

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Excellent
I am very blessed to have gotten it in the nick of time. I had time to read some of the book before my classes started.

"Must-Have" resource!
This Environmental Law Handbook has proven to be an invaluable resource to me as an environmental mediator and public involvement specialist.I use it constantly so that I can be technically sharp at work.It's dry reading, but very valuable!Paired with the Consensus Building Handbook by Susskind et al, it is the core of any environmental and public policy specialist.

An excellent resource on Environmental law for everyone.
Thomas Sullivan provides a clear, consise, and easy to use reference guidefor anyone to use.This book not only contains actual text of some majorenvironmental laws, but it also sites case studies and court decisions, allin an easy to read format.This book is a must for anyone dealing inenvironmental matters, and is a good source of reference for anyoneconcerned with the environment and public policy. ... Read more

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This fundamental introduction to environmental law is designed to introduce those without any legal or special scientific training to the system through which the nation attempts to preserve and protect the different aspects of our environment. Environmental law and policy; air quality control; water quality control; toxic substance control; waste management and hazardous releases; energy; natural resources; and international environmental law. For anyone who is in business or anyone who is simply interested in environmental issues or who has a job where they have to understand environmental law.

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astonishing
I go to Harvard law school and I have found this book to be helpful in my field of study. Although i also study criminal justice law I have now become interested in environmental and this book has been impressive. This book is a life saver. It was classy and sophisticated. Please go buy this and I hope to see some new challenging faces at Harvard. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

This is an outstanding book.
I've used this book in two seated classes and one online course on environmental law. If you want a glorified HAZMAT course or have decided that the way our legal system actually operates doesn't matter, then look elsewhere. This is not a science book (nor should it be). If you want a text that students find easy to read and that provides comprehensive coverage of environmental law and our legal system, this is your book.

An Outstanding Book!
I've used "Environmental Law" by Nancy K Kubasek and Gary S. Silverman in two seated classes and one online course. It is an outstanding text for describing the parameters of our legal system to students. Those to want a glorified HAZMAT approach to environmental law (or want to ignore the legal system) might not like the book. I love it.

Limited value
The author of this books is an attorney who does a fairly good job with the big picture but not very well with the science. If you're only looking for a quick study of the structure of environmental law in the U.S., which is about one-third of this book, it's readable and informative. It also uses language and structure that's accessible for advanced high school and lower division college students in giving and overview of the U.S. legal and regulatory system for the environment. The author creates a good historical context for these discussions. However, the book begins to lose its polish when the author ventures into discussions of the science behind the law. I noted several points where the presentation of the science was clearly poorly informed (ozone and global warming, nuclear and alternative engery). If you're only looking for an general introduction to environmenal law, this book will get you started. But, if you want to get a good idea of the science that drives environmental law, keep looking. ... Read more

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Great Law Book!
This book is FULL of different case studies and cases that have occurred through time.It is a great Law book to read if you are interested in studying Law, another book my Law prof. recommended, but I haven't bought yet, is Black Law Dictionary.It is a dictionary of like all law.If you are facing court or any legal issues, I recommend checking out this book as well. ... Read more

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Findley and Farber's Environmental Law in a Nutshell provides a foundation for understanding environmental law. Expert text includes coverage of various areas, from acid rain and atomic energy, to waste disposal and wetlands. Touches upon the many statutory and common-law regulations shaping the world in which we live. ... Read more

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an excellent companion volume for students
Findlay and Farber treat environmental issues in this work that is a part of the "Nutshell" legal series. Law students snap these works up around exam time to make sure they haven't missed any valuable tidbits, andthis book has that sort of "Cliff's Notes" feel to it -- that is,it is not an exhaustive environmental law treatise, but makes an excellentsupplement to such treatises. ... Read more

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The most trusted name in law school outlines, Emanuel LawOutlines support your class preparation, provide reference for your outlinecreation, and supply a comprehensive breakdown of topic matter for yourentire study process.Created by Steven Emanuel, these course outlineshave been relied on by generations of law students.Each title includesboth capsule and detailed versions of the critical issues and key topicsyou must know to master the course.Also included are exam questions withmodel answers, an alpha-list of cases, and a cross reference table of casesfor all of the leading casebooks. ... Read more

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International Environmental Law and Policy explores the dynamics of the lawmaking process and the increasingly critical role of transnational actors/citizens, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), scientists, and business. Discusses the relation of our scientific understanding to the legal response and the relation of the problem to the global economy. Includes explanation of the use of soft law, framework agreements, binding obligations, the precautionary principle, and polluter pays principle. Describes role of technology transfer and multilateral and bilateral financial mechanisms. ... Read more

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Best Textbook on International Environmental Law
As this book is 1550 pages long, I have not read the whole thing. But as atextbook and thanks to its clear structure it is possible to read parts ofthe book without getting lost. It is also useful to get an introductioninto a specific topic on which one might do further research. Taken intoaccount that this is a book for studying, it is almost fun to read. It isvery comprehensive and covers not only the basics of environmentalproblems, and the international environmental law itself, but also a lot ofcross cutting issues. The chosen excerpts are from the many differentinfluential scholars and practitioners and fit very good into theparticular sections.The book deals with the traditional views and theneeded basic information on international environmental law. But it alsopoints out alternative views and progressive developments in this area. Iliked in particular the introductory chapters on environmental problems andtheir relation to philosophical, development and social issues. ... Read more

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This work provides the statutes one may confront in a law school environmental law course. Environmental Law is among the most statutory or regulatory oriented courses in a law school's curriculum. Environmental statutes and implementing regulations dwarf even those governing federal income taxation. From conservation to public health, agriculture to commerce, and mineral lands to navigable waters, this work provides a source for federal environmental legislation. ... Read more

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Environmental Law Stories tells the story of modern environmental law by focusing on ten of its most famous cases.Each chapter, written by a leading environmental law scholar, places the case in its broader historical context while simultaneously revealing fascinating facts concerning the people and events that prompted the litigation in the first instance, argued and decided the case in the courts, and influenced the ultimate outcome long after the judicial opinion was issued. The stories feature characters as diverse as community activists, small farmers, big businesses, dedicated scientists, skilled lawyers, strong-willed judges, and Presidents of the United States. Written for lawyers, law students, public policy professionals and laymen, each is a piece of a frame of law that is increasingly complex, and still in evolution. ... Read more

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This leading textbook has been revised to include new developments since 1994, including all the international case-law (ICJ, ITLOS, WTO, human rights, etc.) and new international legislation (genetically modified organisms, the Kyoto Protocol, oil pollution, chemicals, etc.). It is the most comprehensive account of the principles and rules relating to the protection of the environment and the conservation of natural resources. First Edition published by Manchester University Press: (2002) 0-719-04519-3Download Description
This second edition of Philippe Sand's leading textbook on international environmental law provides a clear and authoritative introduction to the subject, revised to December 2002. It considers relevant new topics, including the Kyoto Protocol, genetically modified organisms, oil pollution, chemicals etc. and will remain the most comprehensive account of the principles and rules relating to environmental protection and the conservation of natural resources. In addition to the key material from the 1992 Rio Declaration and subsequent developments, Sands also covers topics including the legal and institutional framework, the field's historic development and standards for general application. This will continue to be an invaluable resource for both students and practitioners alike. ... Read more

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Provides augmented coverage of RCRA, the Endangered Species Act, and the increasingly important issues of environmental enforcement. Streamlined coverage of the basic pollution statutes to eliminate extraneous and distracting details. Remains comprehensive in coverage but tightly focused in format. ... Read more

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Includes added coverage of the full range of public law approaches to regulatory standard-settings and implementation systems. Considers different environmental statutes' evolution, from the "first generation" of the 1970s to the second, third, or fourth generation of present practice. Expands attention to market-enlisting approaches for achieving environmental quality, beyond command-and-control. Looks at evolving approaches to civil enforcement, both governmental and private, including industrial self-enforcement. ... Read more

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The Bible of Environmental Law Books
This book is probally the most influential environmental law text in the nation.It is used by over 150 ABA approved law schools in the country.The reason for its influence is that it also happens to be the best written environmental law text.The beauty of this book is that it provides incredible amounts of information in a relatively easy readable format.Keep in mind this book is not an easy read, but it is certainly worth the effort.The text covers such subjects as what environmental law is to how groundwater laws are different in various parts of the country.The book also does a nice job of explaining the Federal/State battles over jurisdiction.The cases presented as illustrations to the various subjects make the text worth the purchase price alone.If you want to study environmental law or need the perfect reference text, then I heartily endorse this book.This book would make a perfect addition to any personal library for future use.

excellent choice for interesting environmental law cases
highly recommend this book for anyone interested in classic cases of environmental law and policy ... Read more

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Understanding Environmental Administration and Law provides an engaging, introductory overview of environmental policy.Author Susan J. Buck explores the process through which policy is made, the political environment in which it is applied, and the statutory and case laws that are critical to working within the regulatory system.

This revised and expanded third edition adds case studies that help bring the subject to life and includes new material on



* the Bush Administration and its approach to administering environmental laws

* the continuing evolution of environmentalism and the changing role of environmental regulation in the United States

* the development and implementation of environmental agreements at the international level

*the impacts and implications of globalization



Understanding Environmental Administration and Law provides a framework for understanding the legal and political context of environmental protection and familiarizes readers with the federal environmental regulatory structure. With a focus on understanding the law as a managerial tool, the book is an essential resource for anyone involved with environmental issues, from students to citizen activists to managers at the federal, state, and local level. ... Read more

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elementary overview
This book's intended audience is those without a prior legal background. It is a pretty good overview of how law and politics work together to create the current state of environmental regulation in the United States. The annotated bibliography for each chapter lists some of the better books in each subject area. My biggest criticism is that the author presents every case as a fact pattern/puzzle to be discussed and doesn't provide the outcome or even any relevant legal doctrines. For those with a legal background they could probably look up the case online to find how it turned out, but the intended audience of the book is clearly those without such a background who are probably less likely to want to find the case or to know how to. For a better and more thorough introduction to US environmental law/policy I recommend James Salzman's Environmental Law and Policy, which is accessible and interesting to both lawyers and non-lawyers. ... Read more

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This Nutshell introduces the relevant concepts of international environmental law, contemplates the socio-scientific evidence confronting lawmakers, and addresses the resulting corpus of substantive law. Expert authors cover international environmental problems such as population, biodiversity, global climate change, ozone depletion, Antarctica, toxic and hazardous substances, land- and vessel-based pollution, transboundary water pollution, desertification, and nuclear damage. ... Read more

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Not professionally written
Some critical information is wrong, and there were many editorial errors (typos). The disasterous mistake, for example, is to say that the first committment period of the Kyoto Protocol is between 2008 and 2112... I do not recommend this book for a serious reader.

Well organized and informative
Unlike many of the "nutshell" series, which can reduce a reading of the law below the level of comprehension or usefulness, this book really works. It is well organized, informative and very readable. If you are just starting to explore an issue in international environmental law, this is a good book to launch your query. Even better, this book gives you both a solid outline of the structure and substance of the law, and gives you a good introduction to several of the major issues currently in process. Like my dictionary, I'll keep this one handy.

A concise overview of international environmental issues.
Professor Gurswamy's Nutshell on International Environmental Law provides an excellent introduction to international environmental issues, without getting overly bogged down in either technobabble or legalisticboilerplate.It serves as an excellent introduction to the issues, and isclear to any layman.

A refreshingly unpretentious, intelligent book.
A must read for anyone interested in the environment and global politics.This book, though designed for lawyers, would be useful for classrooms from high school on up - and for laypeople interested in knowing more aboutinternational environmental politics, a subject of growing importance. ... Read more

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European Environmental Law discusses a number of questions arising in connection with the relationship between European law and national environmental law, such as the legal basis of European environmental law, its transposition and implementation in the national legal orders, the relationship between environmental law and the internal market. The final chapter surveys the most important EC legislation on the environment.Audience: Lawyers interested in the European dimension of environmental law. ... Read more