1st Edition
International Environmental Agreements and Domestic Politics The Case of Acid Rain
This title was first published in 2000: In examining the domestic politics of international co-operation, this book addresses two important questions: 1. Why do governments often take different positions in negotiations about common problems - why do some states push for international regulation while others hold back? 2. How can variance in the domestic implementation of and compliance with, international agreements be explained - why do some states deliver more than they have promised, others less? The authors report findings and observations from a major study which focused on efforts to establish international regulations to cope with the problem known as acid rain. They provide in-depth case studies of nine European countries as well as a comparative analysis searching for patterns and general conclusions.
’...an expert European study of environmental agreements.’ Aslib Book Guide ’...succeeds in building our knowledge of the forces that shape state behaviour, negotiating positions and implementation/compliance results...compelling, stimulating and fresh...’ International Politics ’...well worth reading...’ Environmental Politics
