Environmental Politics in the European Union: Policy-Making, Implementation and Patterns of Multi-Level Governance

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Environmental Politics in the European Union: Policy-Making, Implementation and Patterns of Multi-Level Governance
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Christoph Knill
By (author) Duncan Liefferink
Index by Martin Hargreaves
SeriesIssues in Environmental Politics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:264
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreThe environment
ISBN/Barcode 9780719075810
ClassificationsDewey:333.7094
Audience
Undergraduate
Illustrations Illustrations, black & white|Tables

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 28 February 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the development, making and implementation of European Union environmental politics and identifies the central areas and instruments of EU environmental policy. It analyses the factors influencing not only the formulation but also the implementation of environmental measures in the complex multi-level setting of the EU. On this basis, it takes a critical look at the EU's effectiveness and problem-solving capacity in the environmental field. Designed as a textbook at undergraduate and graduate level, the book employs a clear and insightful analytical perspective based on the theoretical state-of-the-art of EU policy studies. Thus, it provides an overview of the major theoretical approaches available in the field. At the same time, the discussion is illustrated by a broad range of empirical findings with regard to the formulation and implementation of EU environmental policy. This study is an ideal companion for anyone seeking a concise and accessible introduction into EU environmental politics. -- .

Author Biography

Christoph Knill is Professor of Political and Administrative Science at the University of Konstanz, Germany. Duncan Liefferink is Senior Researcher at the Department of Political Sciences of the Environment at Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands -- .