Globalisation and natural resources law:challenges, key issues and perspectives

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Merino-Blanco Elena
Group Author: Razzaque Jona
Published: Edward Elgar,
Publisher Address: Cheltenham, U.K. Northampton, Mass.
Publication Dates: c2011.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Carrier Form: xv, 417 p.: ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9781848442498 (hbk. : alk. paper)
1848442491 (hbk. : alk. paper)
9781848442504 (pbk.)
1848442505 (pbk.)
Index Number: D996
CLC: D996.9
Call Number: D996.9/M562
Contents: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Globalisation and natural resources : themes, challenges and dilemmas -- Globalisation and natural resource management : principles and approaches -- Legal framework guiding natural resource management -- Global governance and sustainable natural resource management through states and international institutions -- Multinational corporations, civil society and non-state actors : participation, governance and accountability -- Compliance -- Water resources -- Renewable energy -- Biological resources.
"This book examines the complex relationships between trade, human rights and the environment within natural resources law. It discusses key theories and challenges whilst exploring the concepts and approaches available to manage crucial natural resources in both developed and developing countries. Primarily aimed at undergraduates and postgraduates, it includes exercises, questions and discussion topics for courses on globalisation and /or natural resources law as well as an ample bibliography for those interested in further research. The book will therefore serve as an invaluable reference