The rate and scale of environmental change caused by humans is so significant that it has warranted the ushering of a new geological epoch: the Anthropocene. More than ever we need effective policies that address our current environmental challenges: climate change; preservation of biodiversity; shortages in food, water, and energy; and environmental equity. "The Short Guide to Environmental Policy" provides a concise introduction to environmental policies over the last sixty years, bringing together perspectives from a range of fields, including economics, sociology, politics, and social...

With an ever increasing proportion of the world s population inhabiting urban environments, the management of cities remains a perennial challenge for governments and policy makers. This concise but wide-ranging text makes sense of the multiple ways in which urban issues and problems have been defined and addressed in different places at different times. From initiatives that focus on social tensions within the urban realm, to those which seek to develop cities as economic entities, the book provides an accessible discussion and critique of some of the key approaches that have characterized...

This updated introductory text provides a concise but comprehensive overview of the essentials of social policy. Specifically designed for students who are new to the field, it explores the key policy goals, delivery mechanisms, and policy dilemmas of the five pillars of welfare. The Short Guide to Social Policy also has an international focus, drawing on examples from around the world to illustrate key debates and concepts, and each chapter includes a concluding key point summary and detailed guide to further reading. Complete with a free digital app and written in a clear and...