Environmental Law and Policy

by James Salzman, Barton H. Thompson Jr.

Environmental Law and Policy is a user-friendly, concise, inexpensive treatment of environmental law. Written to be read pleasurably rather than used as a dry reference source, the authors provide a broad conceptual overview of environmental law while also explaining the major statutes and cases. The updated text also describes initiatives launched by the Trump administration. The first part of the book provides an engaging discussion of the major themes and issues that cross-cut environmental law. The second part of the book examines the substance of environmental law, with separate sections on each of the major statutes. The third part of the book describes natural resources law, discussing endangered species conservation, wetlands protection, water and energy issues. Part four addresses environmental impact statements and the National Environmental Policy Act.

Genres: Nonfiction, Law, Textbooks, Environment, Read For School

367 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 11, 2006

Reviews

[Mary Sims · Rating 5 out of 5]

At times very detailed but it was really thorough and covered the major regulations and issues (including ethical ones) regarding the environment. Had some helpful suggestions to approaching the various environmental concerns such as: waste management, toxic substances, and polluted air and water, among other things. Excellent for the course I am teaching in the Public Policy program as it presented cases and statutes as well as good discussion notes and questions throughout.

[Heather Pfannenschmidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a textbook for my PS 320 class. I enjoyed how thorough the textbook is in every act and SCUS case. Each chapter is hefty in material with little fluff—it was very much appreciated. The index is categorized and was a godsend for my assessments in that class. I highly recommend students use it to locate relevant information faster.The CWA section was what I wrote my 22 page paper on for PS 320, in relation to the Duke Coal Ash situation. A great read for a Poli sci major.

[A.V. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy, skimmable basics

[Gali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great background. Beautifully written

[Zoe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good overview of US environmental law processes and policies

[lisa kealhofer · Rating 5 out of 5]

read this for my environmental law class this semester and i was surprised by how much I enjoyed reading it. very informative but easy to read when you got the vocabulary down.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear and concise presentation of environmental law and policy, basic understanding of how the domestic law system works.

[Tezcatli Diaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderfully written book. It was jargony and dense, it was meant for the everyday person's comprehension.