Environmental Policy
1st Edition
Published on 1. April 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-1-86287-603-3 (ISBN)
Description
Environmental Policy: Australian Practice in the Context of Theory offers a discussion of the processes and practices of environmental policy. Grounded in theory, it shows how policy is developed on a practical level within an Australian context. It covers: the growing involvement of private businesses and community organisations in environmental policy developmentthe types of policy which exist in Australia and overseas, including key policy examples from Federal, State and local governments, and businessesthe factors that influence the focus and operation of policy, such as the effects of globalisation, politics and the mediathe approaches to implementation which are available including, legal tools, pollution taxes, subsidies, performance bonds and educational programs.This is an invaluable book for students who need to know how environmental policy is developed. It is also a practical reference book for those who are involved in policy-making.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Annandale, NSW
Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Weight
890 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-86287-603-3 (9781862876033)
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Content
CONTENTS Part A. Introducing Environmental Policy The Background to Environmental Policy Contexts for Environmental Policy: Being Alerted and Inclined to Action Part B. Breadth of Environmental Policy Overview of the Range of Environmental Policy International Environmental Policy Environmental Policies Of The Australian Commonwealth Government Australian State And Territory Governments: Their Structures For Environmental Policy And Examples Of Key Policies Local Government Environmental Policy Corporate Environmental Policy Part C. Policy Theory Overview of the Role and Parts of Theory Policy Concepts and Theories Agenda Setting In Policy Policy Formulation Implementation: Contexts and Directions Implementation Approaches Monitoring Policy Evaluating and Reviewing Policy Part D. Influences on Policy Overview of Role and Range of Influences The Influence of Values, Groups, Networks and The Media Structures of Government: Influence on Policy-Making Inter-Governmental Arrangements Influences on Environmental Policy in Corporations Influence of Globalisation Directions for Environmental Policy Index