Synopsis
The environmental issues and laws covered in 15 chapters include ethics, administrative procedure for regulation, the National Environmental Policy Act, constitutional issues, air quality regulation, water pollution, water rights, hazardous and solid waste management, Superfund, local controls, preservation of natural areas, energy, and the Endangered Species Act. In each chapter, Ferrey (Suffolk U. Law School, Boston, Mass.) discusses the science necessary to understand the issues, the history of the laws, and common law, insurance compensation, and legal limitations, among other issues as these pertain to the topic. A group of fictional scenarios close each chapter, followed by an explanation of the appropriate legal procedure to be applied in each case. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Ferrey (law, Suffolk U.) presents an introductory textbook to United States environmental law that seems directed towards beginning law school students. Arguing that the scientific background is a necessary component of any understanding of environmental law, he has incorporated scientific information as an integral part of the text. Covering issues, statutes, agency regulations, and court decisions throughout, the work is organized by broad subject matter, including chapters on air quality, water pollution, water use rights, hazardous and solid waste management, energy and power, endangered species, preservation of natural areas, constitutional issues, and international environmental law. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)