International Encyclopedia of Environmental Politics

Written by an international team of specialists, this A-Z volume is the first to provide in-depth, worldwide coverage of the politics of environmentalism. With over 500 fully cross-referenced entries and suggestions for further reading, it will prove an essential reference source for the field. Coverage includes: * Country and regional entries, with country entries giving a concise overview of the history, main actors, issues and policies related to its environmental politics * Normative and ethical dimensions of environmental politics, from animal rights, social and global justice to deep ecology * Environmental movements, organizations, struggles and individual participants from local to international levels * Issues in international environmental politics such as global warming, biodiversity, trade and the environment * Prominent individuals (historical and current) who have inspired or been actively involved in international environmental politics--such as Mahatma Gandhi, Petra Kelly,Vandana Shiva and Aldo Leopold * Central topics and issues in environmental politics--such as globalization, wildlife preservation, eco-taxes, energy production and consumption, sustainable development and the World Trade Organization