Transboundary Risk Management Contributor(s): Linnerooth-Bayer, Joanne (Editor), Sjostedt, Gunnar (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1853835374 ISBN-13: 9781853835377 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $40.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2001 Annotation: Environmental hazards do not respect international boundaries. In this volume, distinguished international researchers make a significant contribution to the understanding and management of the transboundary risks involved.Numerous case studies of transboundary environmental risks are analyzed, including BSE and Himalayan water projects.General issues raised by the cases are considered, including: How are transboundary risks identified and assessed? How are they communicated within and between countries? What forms of risk management are appropriate?Key issues concerning public participation and the political significance of transboundary risks emerge, from which useful practical lessons on the management of risk are drawn.The volume provides valuable evidence and analysis for those working on international environmental issues and all aspects of risk management. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Development - Economic Development - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Political Science | Public Policy - General |
Dewey: 363.709 |
LCCN: 00067274 |
Series: Risk, Society and Policy (Paperback) |
Physical Information: 1.02" H x 6.28" W x 9.18" (1.23 lbs) 352 pages |
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Publisher Description: Environmental hazards do not respect international boundaries. In this volume, distinguished international researchers make a significant contribution to the understanding and management of transboundary environmental risks. |