Urban environmental policy analysis / by Heather E. Campbell and Elizabeth A. Corley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Campbell, Heather E., 1961-

Contributor:

Corley, Elizabeth A., 1972-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Urban ecology (Sociology).

Environmental policy.

City planning--Environmental aspects.

City planning.

Physical Description:

xix, 309 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, [2012]

Summary:

This text is intended for practicing and aspiring administrators and urban decision makers who are seeking to understand the complexities of urban environmental policy. Material is methodically presented, and most chapters conclude with pedagogical materials such as summaries, discussion questions, checklists for administrators, and recommended websites and references. Content is organized in sections on policy tools; integrating policy, ecosystem management, and environmental media; environmental media (air, water, land) and environmental justice; and communicating about policy (public participation, democratic methods for teaching and learning from citizens). The authors are affiliated as follows: Heather Campbell (politics and policy, Claremont Graduate U.), and Elizabeth A. Corley (public policy, ethics, emerging technologies, Arizona State U.). Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780765624291

076562429X

OCLC:

731921029