International law and the environment : variations on a theme

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    • Kuokkanen, Tuomas

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International law and the environment : variations on a theme

by Tuomas Kuokkanen

(The Erik Castrén Institute monographs on international law and human rights, v. 4)

Kluwer Law International, c2002

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This important book makes an original and modern contribution to the study of "international environmental law", addressing its development over three time periods: the traditional period, the modern era, and the post-modern period. Kuokkanen's thesis is this: in the traditional period there was no clear distinction between the protection of the environment and the exploitation of natural resources; during the modern period the subjects became completely separated; and in the post-modern era there has been an effort to reconcile economic interests and environmental concerns. The work challenges the reader to think about international environmental law and its development within a broader framework, and through a lens which differs from that taken elsewhere. The book presents an impressive panorama of the principal international legal developments over the past century in this area, and successfully pinpoints the tensions between environmental and economic objects over the past century. A timely and important contribution.

Table of Contents

  • Preface by the Series Editor. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. Introduction. I. Applying Classical Methods and Techniques of International Law to International Environmental Problems: The Traditional Era. Introduction. A. the Oracle of Absolute Sovereignty
  • J. Harmon. B. Separating Jurisdiction from Substance: the North Atlantic Coast Fisheries Case. C. Separating Jurisdiction from Substance in Relation to Areas beyond National Jurisdiction: The Bering Sea Fur Seals Arbitrations. D. The Doctrine of Abuse of Rights. E. Recourse to State Responsibility: the Corfu Channel Case. F. Recognition of a State's Right to Use Its Natural Resources: the Lake Lanoux Case. G. Settling International Environmental Disputes through Arbitration: the Trail Smelter Case. Conclusion. II. The Development of International Environmental Law and the Law of Natural Resources: the Modern Era. Introduction. A. The Evolution of International Environmental Law: the Process of the Internationalization of Environmental Issues. B. The Nationalization of the Law of Natural Resources. Conclusion. III. International Law of Environmental Integration and Sustainable Development: the Postmodern Era. Introduction. A. Bridging the Gap between Man and Nature. B. Bridging the Gap between the Environment and the Economy. Conclusion. Conclusions. Bibliography. Index.

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  • NCID
    BA61604731
  • ISBN
    • 9041119507
  • Country Code
    ne
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    The Hague ; London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxxiii, 412 p
  • Size
    25 cm
  • Parent Bibliography ID
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