Examples & Explanations

Examples & Explanations: Environmental Law, now in its Fifth Edition, offers a problem method for learning that encourages students to master a basic understanding of the subject, problem solve, and think creatively about complex environmental issues. Author Steven Ferrey’s clear and concise explanations of science, statutes, and regulations bring students up to speed and support an advanced understanding of environmental issues.

Examples & Explanations: Environmental Law, Fifth Edition, features:

• broad coverage that includes 20 areas of environmental law in 15 chapters, with consistent cross-referencing throughout that link the connections among different topics
• the proven-effective Examples & Explanations Series pedagogy —accessible exposition followed by well-crafted exercises and clear, complete answers
• a student-friendly style and format that facilitates learning at an introductory or more advanced level – ideal for courses involving a real-world problem-solving approach
• a logical organization that follows the order of topics in most environmental law casebooks
• accessible sections on must-know science in each chapter

The Fifth Edition of Examples & Explanations: Environmental Law includes:

• the Supreme Court’s recent plain meaning interpretation of environmental statutes
• Superfund issues in the wake of Atlantic Research and Burlington Northern
• state efforts to regulate recyclables
• the “smart growth” movement
• an entire new section on global warming regulation
• updated coverage of the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act
• updated and expanded coverage of the EU and Kyoto Protocol on carbon regulation
• Supreme Court recent case law on the Commerce Clause and other important recent cases concerning environment regulation, land use, and energy law

Completely up-to-date through the Obama administration changes in its Fifth Edition, Examples & Explanations: Environmental Law is an ideal supplement to courses on Environmental Law, Energy Law, or Land Use. Balancing academic and real-world applications, it helps students test their knowledge and practice applying the law to topical issues. Because it takes the students quickly to a sophisticated level, ideal for courses that use real-world environmental problems as part of their pedagogy.

Examples & Explanations: Environmental Law, now in its Fifth Edition , offers a problem method for learning that encourages students to master a basic understanding of the subject, problem solve, and think creatively about complex environmental issue

Booknews

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)