Environmental politics in the European Union: Policy-making, implementation and patterns of multi-level governance (Issues in Environmental Politics)

This book provides an introduction into the development, the making and the implementation of European Union environmental politics. It employs a clear and accessible analytical perspective based on the theoretical state-of-the-art of EU policy Studies This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the development, making and implementation of European Union environmental politics and identifies the central areas and instruments of E.U. environmental policy. It analyses the factors influencing not only the formulation but also the implementation of environmental measures in the complex multi-level setting of the E.U. On this basis, it takes a critical look at the E.U.'s effectiveness and problem-solving capacity in the environmental field. Designed as a textbook at undergraduate and graduate level, the book employs a clear and insightful analytical perspective based on the theoretical state-of-the-art of E.U. policy studies. Thus, it provides an overview of the major theoretical approaches available in the field. At the same time, the discussion is illustrated by a broad range of empirical findings with regard to the formulation and implementation of E.U. environmental policy. This study is an ideal companion for anyone seeking a concise and accessible introduction into E.U. environmental politics Annotation This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the development, making and implementation of European Union environmental politics and identifies the central areas and instruments of EU environmental policy. It analyses the factors influencing not only the formulation but also the implementation of environmental measures in the complex multi-level setting of the EU. On this basis, it takes a critical look at the EUs effectiveness and problem-solving capacity in the environmental field. Designed as a textbook at undergraduate and graduate level, the book employs a clear and insightful analytical perspective based on the theoretical state-of-the-art of EU policy studies. Thus, it provides an overview of the major theoretical approaches available in the field. At the same time, the discussion is illustrated by a broad range of empirical findings with regard to the formulation and implementation of EU environmental policy. This study is an ideal companion for anyone seeking a concise and accessible introduction into EU environmental politics Provides A Comprehensive Introduction Into The Making, The Development And The Implementation Of European Union (eu) Environmental Politics. This Book Analyses The Factors Influencing Not Only The Formulation, But Also The Implementation Of Environmental Measures In The Complex Multi-level Setting Of The Eu. Christoph Knill And Duncan Liefferink.