Global environmental politics: concepts, theories and case studies

Cover -- Half Title -- Endorsements -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- Contributors -- Introduction -- Part I Concepts and theories -- 1 International relations theory and the environment -- 2 Transnational actors in global environmental politics1 -- 3 Global political economy and development -- 4 Environmental security -- 5 Sustainable consumption -- 6 International environmental and ecological justice -- Part II Case studies -- 7 Climate change -- 8 As China goes, so goes the planet -- 9 The role of technology in the global environment -- 10 The politics of energy and the environment -- 11 Endangered species, biodiversity and the politics of conservation -- 12 The global politics of food system sustainability -- 13 Forest politics, neoliberalism and the limits of international environmental policy -- Conclusion -- Index

"Global Environmental Politics is the perfect introduction to this increasingly significant area. This fully revised and updated new edition combines an accessible introduction to the most important environmental theories and concepts with a series of detailed case studies of the most pressing environmental problems. Features and benefits of the book: Explains the most important concepts and theories in environmental politics; Introduces environmental politics within the context of political science and international relations theories; Demonstrates how the concepts and theories apply in a wide variety of real world contexts; New case study chapters on the role of technology, the role of China, endangered species, biodiversity and the politics of conservation, the politics of food, forests, and the politics of waste; Each chapter is written by an established international authority in the field; Fully up to date with the latest topics such as climate change negotiations, transnational governance, new indicators for sustainable development goals and much more; More in-text support, such as end of chapter web links and discussion questions. This exciting textbook is essential reading for all students of environmental politics and will be of key interest to students of international relations and political economy."--Provided by publisher

"Global Environmental Politics" is the perfect introduction to this increasingly significant area. The text combines an accessible introduction to the most important environmental theories and concepts with a series of detailed case studies of the most pressing environmental problems. Features and benefits of the book: explains the most important concepts and theories in environmental politics; introduces environmental politics within the context of political science and international relations theories; demonstrates how the concepts and theories apply in a wide variety of real world