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Global Environmental Politics

Morin, Jean-Frédéric, Amandine Orsini, and Sikina Jinnah. (2020) Global Environmental Politics: Understanding the Governance of the Earth. Oxford University Press: Oxford, UK.

Abstract

Global Environmental Politics provides a comprehensive introduction to the key concepts, theories, methods, and debates in environmental politics. The authors’ analytical approach encourages students to critique a wide variety of political perspectives, equipping them with the necessary tools to develop their own arguments and opinions.

  • Adopts an analytical approach, encouraging students to critique a wide variety of political perspectives, reconsider their own assumptions, and develop their own viewpoints and perspectives
  • Provides up-to-date coverage of developments in environmental policy and debate since the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015
  • A well-balanced analysis of a broad range of pertinent topics, from climate change to ‘summit diplomacy’, and gives students an accessible introduction to the central ideas and debates in the field
  • An interdisciplinary approach draws upon a range of disciplines, including political science, economics, law, and sociology, to introduce students to different perspectives
  • An accompanying website contains a wealth of online learning resources, such as interactive figures and questions, to help students comprehend key trends in issues such as climate change, and test their understanding of the material

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