Overview

This text examines the role of science, economics, law and ethics as generally applied to decision-making on sustainable development, particularly in respect to the recommendations contained in Agenda 21. Specifically, the book examines the role, capabilities and certain strengths and weaknesses of these disciplines and their ethical implications in the context of sustainable development problems. Such an analysis is necessary to determine whether sustainable development problems create important new challenges and problems for government so that, where appropriate, new tools or approaches may be designed to overcome limitations or take advantage of the strengths of current scientific, economic and legal capabilities. This book is intended for environmental professionals, whether academic, governmental or industrial, or those in the private consultancy sector. It is also suitable as an upper-level text or reference.

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Author:   J. Lemons ,  Donald A. Brown
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   1995 ed.
Volume:   3
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.350kg
ISBN:  

9780792335009

ISBN 10:   0792335007
Pages:   284
Publication Date:   31 May 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 The Role of Science in Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection Decisionmaking.- 3 The Role of Ethics in Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection Decisionmaking.- 4 The Role of Economics in Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection.- 5 The Role of Law in Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection Decisionmaking.- 6 Conservation of Biodiversity and Sustainable Development.- 7 Climate Change and Sustainable Development.- 8 Protection of Marine and Freshwater Resources.- 9 Toxic Substances and Agenda 21: Ethical and Policy Issues in the Science and its Implementation.- 10 Nuclear Waste and Agenda 21.- 11 Summary of the Scientific, Ethical, and Public Policy Recommendations for Sustainable Development.

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