Controversial issues in environmental policy : science vs. economics vs. politics

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Controversial issues in environmental policy : science vs. economics vs. politics

Kent E. Portney

(Controversial issues in public policy, v. 1)

Sage Publications, c1992

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Bibliography: p. 162-170

Includes index

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Description

Most controversies in environmental policy are rooted in clashes of values involving science and technology versus humanism, economic efficiency versus humanism, the role of nature in society and the role of government in society. The author discusses how America makes environmental policy - at the Federal and State levels as well as their enforcement agencies designed to protect and regulate at the same time. Portney examines legislation, public opinion, implementation or non-implementation relative to the debates over water, air and soil management.

Table of Contents

The Context of Environmental Policy Making in America The Role of Government in the Environment The Policy Making Processes Public Policies to Protect and Improve the Air Quality of the Nation and the World Public Policies to Protect and Improve the Quality of the Nation's Water Public Policies Toward Contaminating the Soil Regulating Hazardous and Toxic Substances Controversies in Environmental Policy - Past, Present and Future A Brief Epilogue

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