The Right of the Child to a Clean Environment

by Agata Fijalkowski (Editor), Agata Fajalkowski

Examines the right of the child to a clean environment at the international, European, and national levels, detailing regulations which cover a range of environmental concerns from around the world. Approaches the problem of a clean environment as a fundamental right from both theoretical and practical viewpoints, with chapters on the rights of child workers and children, case studies of environmental rights in various countries, and the role of international and non-governmental organizations. Fijalkowski is affiliated with the T.C.M. Asser Institute for Private and Public International Law, The Netherlands. Fitzmaurice is affiliated with Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London. Lacks a subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

349 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2000