1st Edition
Law and Ecology The Rise of the Ecosystem Regime
430 Pages
by
Routledge
430 Pages
by
Routledge
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In 1970 Earth Day was first celebrated marking the dawn of worldwide environmental consciousness and the passing of many environmental laws. In part, these events were the result of the maturing of the science of ecology which recognized the interdependence of the web and cycles of nature. This volume explores the relationship between ecology and environmental law, beginning with a description... Read more
Contents: The problem; The early history of ecology and environmental law; Before the dawn - ecology and environmental law at mid-century; The lovers' quarrel between law and ecology; The shy embrace of law and ecology; The courtship of law and ecology; The marriage: ecological planning for environmental law; Ecology and law in the 1990s - the law of place-based ecosystem regimes and management; The ecosystemic regime and biodiversity protection in the 1990s; International environmental law regimes: coming of age in the 1990s; Conclusion: lessons of history and future directions; Bibliography; Index
Biography
Brooks, Richard O.; Jones, Ross
Winner of the Choice Outstanding Academic Title Award ’This important book should be required reading and study for ecologists, environmental scientists, lawyers and policy makers. Absolutely essential for law and ecology libraries.’ CHOICE ’In well-documented and in-depth chapters, the authors use both ecological theory and real-life examples to examine the current ecosystem regime and offer suggestions for improvements.’ Vox of Dartmouth
