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Oil and Wilderness in Alaska
George J. Busenberg
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Description for Oil and Wilderness in Alaska
Paperback. Colliding environmental and development interests have shaped national policy reforms supporting both oil development and environmental protection in Alaska. This book illuminates the processes and consequences of these reforms at the state, national, and international levels. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, 4 maps, 8 figures. BIC Classification: JPQB; RND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
Colliding environmental and development interests have shaped national policy reforms supporting both oil development and environmental protection in Alaska. Oil and Wilderness in Alaska examines three significant national policy reform efforts that came out of these conflicts: the development of the Trans-Alaska pipeline, the establishment of a vast system of protected natural areas through the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, and the reform of the environmental management of the marine oil trade in Alaska to reduce the risk of oil pollution after the Exxon Valdez disaster. Illuminating the delicate balance and give-and-take between environmental and commercial interests, as well ... Read more
Colliding environmental and development interests have shaped national policy reforms supporting both oil development and environmental protection in Alaska. Oil and Wilderness in Alaska examines three significant national policy reform efforts that came out of these conflicts: the development of the Trans-Alaska pipeline, the establishment of a vast system of protected natural areas through the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, and the reform of the environmental management of the marine oil trade in Alaska to reduce the risk of oil pollution after the Exxon Valdez disaster. Illuminating the delicate balance and give-and-take between environmental and commercial interests, as well ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Series
American Governance and Public Policy Series
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Washington, DC, United States
ISBN
9781589016620
SKU
V9781589016620
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About George J. Busenberg
George J. Busenberg is an associate professor of environmental management and policy at Soka University of America.
Reviews for Oil and Wilderness in Alaska
Busenberg's well-researched documentation of how and why environmental policy was shared makes the theoretical framework bearable and broadly applicable to many areas. His interviews and graphical representations broaden the appeal of his book and may even attract casual readers. Choice You can tell from the content that the author put his heart and soul into a careful analysis of land ... Read more