Environmental Policy and Politics

by Michael E. Kraft

Drawing from work within environmental science, policy analysis, and political science, this text critically assesses the key strengths and weaknesses of policymaking processes today, as well as the promise of new policy approaches. Arguing that strong public support is necessary for achieving environmental policy goals, the Fourth Edition stresses the opportunities available to all citizens to influence environmental politics at every level of government.

Genres: Politics, Science, Environmental Science, Environment

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Michael E. Kraft is Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs Emeritus and Herbert Fisk Johnson Professor of Environmental Studies Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Reviews

[Echo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dense, but readable and very informative. Lines out exactly how decisions are made, arguments are formed, and resources are allocated in our current and historical political climate, and points to ways to move forward.

Definitely not a pleasure read, but it does what it needs to do.

[Brennan Lauritzen]

I wish this textbook had more graphs, estimates of the benefits of environmental policy. In short I wish it were more economic and less a summary/history of environmental policy.

[Miranda · Rating 3 out of 5]

PLS 303: Environmental Policy & Politics

[Julie Ridings · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of great resources in the additional suggested readings at the end of each chapter.

[Nathan Salazar]

Extensive research and discussion about effective environmental policies.