Sweden and Ecological Governance: Straddling the Fence

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Sweden and Ecological Governance: Straddling the Fence
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lennart Lundqvist
SeriesIssues in Environmental Politics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreThe environment
ISBN/Barcode 9780719069031
ClassificationsDewey:320.5809485
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 1 December 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Sweden is seen as a forerunner in environmental and ecological policy. Now available in paperback, Sweden and ecological governance is about policies and strategies for ecologically rational governance, and uses the Swedish case study to ask whether or not it is possible to move from a traditional environmental policy to a broad, integrated pursuit of sustainable development, as illustrated through the 'Sustainable Sweden' programme. The study begins by looking at the spatial dimensions of ecological governance, and goes on to consider the integration and effectiveness of sustainable development policies. It analyses the tension between democracy and sustainable development, which has a broader relevance beyond the Swedish model, to other nation states as well as the European Union as a whole. In this book the author offers the latest word in advanced implementation of sustainable development by a front-runner in environmental and ecological policy. It will be useful for students of environmental politics and sustainable development researchers. -- .

Author Biography

Lennart J. Lundqvist is Professor of Environmental Politics and Administration in the Deparment of Political Science at Goteborg University.