International environmental law in a nutshell / Lakshman D. Guruswamy, Elizabeth Leigh Neville.

This well received book, informed by its interdisciplinary framework, succinctly yet accurately traverses and illuminates the full gamut of international environmental issues, laws and policies challenging the world today. The sixth edition responds to important developments arising subsequent to th...

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Uniform Title:Nutshell series.
Main Authors: Guruswamy, Lakshman D., 1939- (Author)
Neville, Elizabeth Leigh (Author)
Language:English
Published: St. Paul, MN : West Academic Publishing, [2022]
Edition:Sixth edition.
Series:Nutshell series.
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West Academic
Physical Description:1 online resource (957 pages).
Format: Electronic eBook
Contents:
  • Sources and forms of international environmental law
  • International environmental law : the sustainable development continuum
  • Implementation
  • Population
  • Biodiversity
  • Global climate change
  • Ozone depletion
  • Antarctica
  • Toxic and hazardous substances
  • Land-based pollution
  • Pollution by vessels and offshore oil platforms
  • Dumping
  • Conservation of marine living resources
  • Transboundary air pollution
  • Transboundary water pollution
  • Desertification
  • Nuclear damage
  • The future of international environmental law (IEL).