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Nation-states and the global environment : new approaches to international environmental history /

Nation-states are failing to resolve global problems that transcend the abilities of single governments or even groups of governments to address. This book argues that this dilemma is not as new as is sometimes claimed. It offers crucial context and even lessons for present-day debates about resolvi...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Bsumek, Erika Marie
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2013]
Subjects:
Environmental policy > International cooperation.
Conservation of natural resources > International cooperation.
Environmentalism > History.
Human ecology > History.
Conservation des ressources naturelles > Coopération internationale.
Environnementalisme > Histoire.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Environmental Economics.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Green Business.
NATURE > Natural Resources.
Conservation of natural resources > International cooperation
Environmental policy > International cooperation
Environmentalism
Human ecology
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Nation-states are failing to resolve global problems that transcend the abilities of single governments or even groups of governments to address. This book argues that this dilemma is not as new as is sometimes claimed. It offers crucial context and even lessons for present-day debates about resolving the most urgent environmental problems.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 303 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199755356
0199755353
9780199792535
0199792534