Democracy, Dialogue, and Environmental Disputes: The Contested Languages of Social Regulation

by Bruce A. Williams, Albert R. Matheny, Professor Albert R. Matheny, et al.

Book Overview

At every level of government, environmental regulation is under siege. In Washington, it has been attacked first through the "New Federalism" and now through the "Contract with America." Outside the capital, environmental regulation is the subject of controversy as state and local officials struggle with new responsibilities, threats of industry exit, and challenges from grassroots groups.

This book addresses the conundrum of regulation by...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300075545
• ISBN13: 9780300075540
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Mervelously Enlightening!

Bruce Williams and Albert Matheny put together a cohesive collection of insights into the regulation of hazardous wastes. This book is all about dialogue, and the characters that come into play here are on three very different levels. Of course the unspoken character is the environment, and that is the one that is the most impacted by the discussions. This book illustrates just how confused and confusing policy making can be. This book is a fantastic read, but also very frustrating when you really think about the implications.