International Toxic Risk Management: Ideals, Interests and Implementation

ISBN-13: 9780521652575 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 234 str.

Aynsley Kellow (University of Tasmania)

Opis

This original and sometimes controversial book is concerned with international regulation, negotiation and policy-making in the environmental realm. In particular, it focuses on toxic chemicals, and the ways in which risk associated with hazardous substances is assessed, and the policy outcomes that result. A key assertion of the book is that the international arena is more favorable to environment groups while the domestic arena tends to favor industry. The book is based on research into international agencies and takes a multidisciplinary approach.

Recenzje

' … a well-informed book, which is useful not only for those interested in chemicals control but, more generally, for everybody working on international environmental politics.' Journal of Environmental Politics

Spis treści

1. Rhetoric, risk and reality in international environmental governance; 2. Risk, policy and toxic chemicals; 3. Trade, environment and international policies; 4. BINGOs and ENGOs: domestic and international arenas of power; 5. The Basel convention; 6. The OECD risk reduction program; 7. Conclusion: Belling cats and international policy implementation; Postscript: Improving international environmental policy.