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Gizewski responds to Frank Harvey's (2000) critique of the international politics of missile defense. It is stated that while Harvey provides a much-needed stimulus to debates on missile defense, many of his contentions do little to undermine the concerns that missile defense has generated. Gizewski outlines the various points of conflict & concludes that the case in favor of limited missile defense is not self-evident. Gizewski also states that the burden of proof lies with the system's advocates, as the proliferation of missile defense systems generates feelings of insecurity in the general population. J. Backman

A review essay on books by (1) Edward A. Parson, Protecting the Ozone Layer: Science, Strategy, and Negotiation in the Shaping of a Global Environmental Regime (Oxford: Oxford U Press, 2002); & (2) Reiner Grundmann, Transnational Environmental Policy: Reconstructing Ozone (London: Routledge, 2001). Parson & Grundmann analyze national & international regulation of ozone-depleting substances, like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, & others, since the Montreal Protocol (1987), as an example of progressive action & utilization of science to address a global environmental problem. Grundmann is praised for his focus on the political context for the negotiations; however, he is criticized for his prose & poor construction of his theoretical framework. Parson clearly presents his analysis of the behavior of the negotiators themselves, but his neglect of the role of ideas in politics is cited as a shortcoming. Both are commended for their compelling documentation of advocates successfully converting scientific knowledge into politically compelling form for incorporation into environmental policies. 3 References. L. Collins

The Jossey-Bass quarterly report series New Directions for Student Leadership explores leadership concepts and pedagogical topics of interest to high school and college leadership educators. Issues are grounded in scholarship and feature practical applications and best practices in youth and adult leadership education.