Environmental Governance in Vietnam
Stephan Ortmann
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Description for Environmental Governance in Vietnam
Hardback. Num Pages: 314 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMV; LNKJ; RND; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 560.
This book deals with institutional reforms in response to a mounting environmental crisis in Vietnam. The author introduces the reader to the most important environmental problems that Vietnam is currently facing and shows how the emphasis on economic growth has come at the expense of the natural environment. Following an assessment of the still deteriorating environmental situation, the book develops a theoretical framework of institutional change within the political system seeking to overcome the traditionally static understanding of institutions. The empirical analysis devotes attention to the main aspects on Vietnam’s environmental governance including the government, society, businesses and international organizations. ... Read more
This book deals with institutional reforms in response to a mounting environmental crisis in Vietnam. The author introduces the reader to the most important environmental problems that Vietnam is currently facing and shows how the emphasis on economic growth has come at the expense of the natural environment. Following an assessment of the still deteriorating environmental situation, the book develops a theoretical framework of institutional change within the political system seeking to overcome the traditionally static understanding of institutions. The empirical analysis devotes attention to the main aspects on Vietnam’s environmental governance including the government, society, businesses and international organizations. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
314
Condition
New
Number of Pages
314
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319497594
SKU
V9783319497594
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Ref
99-15
About Stephan Ortmann
Stephan Ortmann is a research fellow in the Department of Asian and International Studies of City University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on political transformations, civil society, and contentious politics in Asia. He is the author of Politics and Change in Singapore and Hong Kong (2010).
Reviews for Environmental Governance in Vietnam
“Environmental Governance in Vietnam serves as a strong introduction to the nation’s intricate landscape of environment governance and highlights some important points from the past that will likely weigh on future policy matters.” (International Journal of Public Administration, January, 2018)