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Environmental Politics and Policy

Theories and Evidence

By: James P. Lester

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Environmental Politics and Policy

Theories and Evidence

By: James P. Lester

Completely revised throughout, and including five new chapters, this second edition of Environmental Politics and Policy provides an updated review and synthesis of the political science literature on the subject of environmental politics and policy. Various chapters by leading scholars in the field analyze and describe the role of public opinion, interest groups, political parties, Congress, the Executive Branch, the Courts, and elites as they have influenced the formation of U.S. environmental policies over the past twenty-five years. The book also provides ideas for future research and will stimulate thinking about the subject in the 1990s and beyond. From reviews of the First Edition: "All the authors in this collection of essays are well known in the field of environmental policy. Their breadth of knowledge, and diversity of perspectives, permit a rich and comprehensive coverage of the scholarly work in this field."--Daniel McCool, Journal of Politics "An excellent collection of readings with a strong emphasis on institutional analysis as an approach to environmental policy in the United States."--Robert Paehlke, Natural Resources and Environmental Administration "No better review of the political science of environmental policy-making has yet been published."--Christopher J. Bailey, Environmental Politics Contributors. David Colnic, Douglas Costain, John S. Dryzek, Riley E. Dunlap, Helen M. Ingram, Sheldon Kamieniecki, Michael E. Kraft, James P. Lester, Dean E. Mann, Evan J. Ringquist, Walter A. Rosenbaum, Mark E. Rushefsky, Gerald B. Thomas, Lettie M. Wenner

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Duke University Press

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0822315696

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Regulating Wetlands Protection

Environmental Federalism and the States

By: Ronald Keith Gaddie,James L. Regens

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Regulating Wetlands Protection

Environmental Federalism and the States

By: Ronald Keith Gaddie,James L. Regens

Wetlands are a valuable natural resource, yet over 200,000 acres are destroyed in the United States per year. This book examines whether states should assume the role of protecting wetlands rather than the federal government.

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SUNY Press

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0791443507

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9780791443507

Environmental Injustice In The U.S.

Myths And Realities

By: James Lester

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Environmental Injustice In The U.S.

Myths And Realities

By: James Lester

Environmental Injustice in the United States provides systematic insight into the social, economic, and political dynamics of environmental decision-making, and the impacts of those decisions on minority communities. The first part of the book examines closely the history of the environmental justice movement and the scholarly literature to date, with a discussion about how the issue made the public agenda in the first place. The second part of the book is a unique quantitative analysis of the relationship among race, class, political mobilization, and environmental harm at three levels-- state, county, and city. Despite the initial skepticism of the authors, their study finds both race and class to be significant variables in explaining patterns of environmental harm. The third part of the book then offers policy recommendations to decisionmakers, based on the book's findings. It was named a Choice Outstanding Academic Book of 2001.

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Routledge

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0429980418

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9780429980411

Criminal Justice and the Policy Process

By: James G. Houston,Phillip B. Bridgmon,William W. Parsons

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Criminal Justice and the Policy Process

By: James G. Houston,Phillip B. Bridgmon,William W. Parsons

Criminal Justice and the Policy Process develops a synthesized policy making model that explains how complex justice policy is developed, implemented, and evaluated. Unlike other texts, this study weaves together important aspects of several competing explanations of policy choice into a single model. Further, this text emphasizes the importance of implementing policy as an important component in the ultimate outcome of policy decisions. The book fills a void in introducing students to the policy making process coupled with the importance of justice administration as a component. Important themes throughout the book include the role of the media, special interests, elite policy makers, and discretion.

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160

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University Press of America

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0761841776

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9780761841777

Crowded Orbits

Conflict and Cooperation in Space

By: James Clay Moltz

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Crowded Orbits

Conflict and Cooperation in Space

By: James Clay Moltz

Space has become increasingly crowded since the turn of the century, as a growing number of countries, companies, and even private citizens have begun operating satellites and become spacefarers. Crowded Orbits offers readers a valuable primer on space policy from an international perspective, examining technology, diplomacy, commerce, science, and military applications. This second edition is thoroughly updated to cover events of the decade following the book’s original publication in 2014, when the pace of the competition to exploit space has accelerated dramatically. James Clay Moltz examines the ongoing tension between competition and cooperation in space, tracing the geopolitical and policy consequences of key developments. Drawing on decades of experience, he considers possible avenues for collaboration among the growing number of actors as well as the forces driving potential space-related conflicts. Moltz examines the challenges to existing treaties and other governance mechanisms that have struggled to keep up with the spread of technology. He provides policy recommendations to enhance international collaboration, further scientific exploration, and restrain harmful military activities. This edition features analysis of a range of topics, including the ongoing commercialization of space by SpaceX, Planet, and other start-up companies; new capabilities to monitor Earth from space; renewed tensions between the United States and rivals China and Russia in military activities; and emerging multinational competition on the Moon.

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Columbia University Press

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0231556799

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9780231556798

Climate Change and Agriculture in Africa

Impact Assessment and Adaptation Strategies

By: Ariel Dinar,Rashid Hassan,Robert Mendelsohn,James Benhin,et al

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Climate Change and Agriculture in Africa

Impact Assessment and Adaptation Strategies

By: Ariel Dinar,Rashid Hassan,Robert Mendelsohn,James Benhin,et al

This is a well researched, thorough and impressive work on climate change and agriculture in Africa. I recommend it to students, researchers and practitioners working on climate change issues' Jabavu Clifford Nkomo, senior programme specialist, IDRC This landmark book encompasses a comprehensive assessment of the potential economic impacts of future climate change, and the value of adaptation measures in Africa for different zones, regions, countries and farm types. Researchers developed and applied multiple analytical procedures to assess quantitatively how climate affects current agricultural systems in Africa, enabling them to predict how these systems may be affected in the future by climate change under various global warming scenarios, and suggesting what role adaptation could play. The study is the first to combine spatially referenced household survey data with climatic data at both national and international levels. This book provides vital knowledge about the impacts of climate change on Africa, serving as a guide to policy intervention strategies and investment in adaptation measures. It makes a major contribution to the analysis of climate change impacts and developing adaptation strategies, especially in the highly vulnerable farming communities in the developing world. Published with CEEPA and supported by the World Bank.

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Routledge

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113656974X

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9781136569746

35 Degrees 24 Minutes North - 91 Degrees West

A Town Called Hickory Ridge

By: Johnny H. Wilson,Isaac A. Bratcher,Don Evans,James O. Jeffers

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35 Degrees 24 Minutes North - 91 Degrees West

A Town Called Hickory Ridge

By: Johnny H. Wilson,Isaac A. Bratcher,Don Evans,James O. Jeffers

A history of the settlement and development of the townships of Brushy Lake and Hickory Ridge and of the emergence of the town of Hickory ridge, all located within the state of Arkansas. The time span covered begins with the discovery of America and comes forth to about the year 2000. It includes such events as DeSoto's trek through the area, transfer of ownership via the Louisiana Purchase, regional exploration and surveying, territorial politics and gaining the status of statehood. Following the time of the Civil War, the narrative focuses more on the development of Cross County, the two townships of Brushy Lake and Hickory Ridge and, finally, on the town of hickory Ridge. A history of some of the region's schools, churches, and cemeteries is included as well as several maps, some as early as 1819, a full record of Cross County post offices, Peace Court Records from the early part of the 20th century, and many random photographs.

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Trafford Publishing

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1412221862

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9781412221863

Perfect Victims

Slaughter, Sensation and Serial Killers: An American Criminal Odyssey

By: Bill James

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Perfect Victims

Slaughter, Sensation and Serial Killers: An American Criminal Odyssey

By: Bill James

The Black Dahlia case. The Manson murders. The Zodiac Killer. The slaughter of JonBenet Ramsay. These killings, among many others in Bill James's astonishing chronicle of the history of American crime, have all created a frenzy of interest and speculation about human nature. And while many of us choose to avoid the news about gruesome murders, Bill James contends that these crime stories, which create such frenzy (and have throughout history), are as important to understanding our society, culture and history as anything we may consider to be a more 'serious' subject. The topic envelopes our society so completely, we almost forget about it. James looks at the ways in which society has changed by examining the development of how crimes have been committed, investigated and prosecuted. The booktakes on such issues as the rise of an organized police force, the controversial use of the death penalty, the introduction of evidence such as fingerprinting and DNA, and the unexpected ways in which the most shocking crimes have shaped the criminal justice system and our perceptions of violence.

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672

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Simon and Schuster

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0857203924

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9780857203922

Popular Crime

Reflections on the Celebration of Violence

By: Bill James

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Popular Crime

Reflections on the Celebration of Violence

By: Bill James

Originally published: 2011. With new addendum.

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Simon and Schuster

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141655274X

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Human Cloning

When Science Fiction Becomes Reality

By: Lane P. Lester,James Hefley

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Human Cloning

When Science Fiction Becomes Reality

By: Lane P. Lester,James Hefley

Dolly the cloned sheep shocked the world in March 1997. Since then scientists in America have successfully cloned second and third generation mice. Progress now seems unstoppable and the real possibility of cloned human beings looms ever nearer. But even if it is possible, should we be meddling in the conception of new individuals in this way?

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0551032138

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9780551032132

The Vegetable Garden

By: James Hogg

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The Vegetable Garden

By: James Hogg

James Hogg's 1877 work covers all aspects of starting and maintaining a vegetable garden.

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158

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Applewood Books

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1429013257

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9781429013253

Government by the People

By: James MacGregor Burns

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Government by the People

By: James MacGregor Burns

The bestseller in the field for many years and the leader in creating the Politically Active Classroom (PAC), Government by the People brings students the keen insights of four prize-winning political scientists. Acclaimed for its superb writing style, pedagogical support, and comprehensive and balanced treatment of the American political system, this classic text has been thoroughly revised, redesigned, and updated to address the diverse and changing nature of American politics and to meet the needs of American Government classes today. A complete multimedia package Companion Website, Free CD-ROM, WebCT rounds out the learning package. Get into the PAC!

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0130116572

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9780130116574

Case Studies in Star Formation

A Molecular Astronomy Perspective

By: Duncan MacKay,Mark Thompson,James Urquhart

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Case Studies in Star Formation

A Molecular Astronomy Perspective

By: Duncan MacKay,Mark Thompson,James Urquhart

A succinct overview of our current understanding in the molecular astronomy of star formation for graduate students and early researchers.

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Cambridge University Press

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1009277448

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9781009277440

Life in the Balance

By: James C. Hefley

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Life in the Balance

By: James C. Hefley

Christian doctors and theologians discuss crucial issues that affect you and your loved ones: artificial insemination, abortion, homosexuality, infanticide, mind-molding, genetic engineering, euthanasia.

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088207797X

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9780882077970

Environmental Injustice In The U.S.

Myths And Realities

By: James Lester,David Allen,Kelly M Hill

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Environmental Injustice In The U.S.

Myths And Realities

By: James Lester,David Allen,Kelly M Hill

Provides systematic insight into the political, social, and economic dynamics of environmental decision making and how they effect minority communities. Includes a quantitative analysis of the relationship between race, class, and political mobilization and environmental harm at the city, state and county levels.

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Westview Press

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081334431X

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Environmental Politics and Policy

Theories and Evidence

By: James P. Lester

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Theories and Evidence

By: James P. Lester

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Duke University Press

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Jesse James, My Father

The First and Only True Story of His Adventures Ever Written

By: Jesse James

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Jesse James, My Father

The First and Only True Story of His Adventures Ever Written

By: Jesse James

Hardcover reprint of the original 1906 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: James, Jesse. Jesse James, My Father: The First And Only True Story of His Adventures Ever Written. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: James, Jesse. Jesse James, My Father: The First And Only True Story of His Adventures Ever Written, . Cleveland, U.S.A.: Arthur Westbrook Co., 1906. Subject: James, Jesse, 1847-1882

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