An introduction to the meaning and use of language specifically in terms of the study of the environment and the formulation and implementation of policy, drawing on a wide range of sources from the mass media to the specialist article.

This book is an innovative introduction to the meaning and use of language, specifically in terms of the study of environment and the formulation of policy. It draws on a wide range of sources, from the mass media in North America, Britain and elsewhere to specialist articles written about environmental issues wherever they occur.

The book focuses on rhetoric and discourse in environmental issues. Based authoritatively on both cultural and environmental studies, it reflects the backgrounds of both authors. It also deals with the historical background and contemporary usage in both the...