Updated in a new 2nd edition, this book examines public administration from a normative perspective, and provides readers with an understanding of the practice of public administration. It combines historical, contextual, and theoretical perspectives that give readers a truly comprehensive overview of the discipline and focuses on the practical implications of public administration theory.

Public Administration in Theory and Practice

Politics & Social Sciences

Buck, Susan J.

Cox III, Raymond W.

Morgan, Betty N.

Politics & Government

Longman Publishing Group Jul-18-2010

Understanding Environmental Administration and Law

More than any other field of public administration, environmental administration is defined by its legal content. Federal legislation has a direct and immediate impact on state and federal bureaucrats, and citizen groups must constantly adjust to changing standards for environmental protection and regulation.In Understanding Environmental Administration and Law, Susan J. Buck examines the use of environmental law by exploring the policy process through which such law is made, the political environment in which it is applied, and the statutory and case laws that are critical to working within the regulatory system. The book provides an analytic framework for the legal context of environmental administration and familiarizes readers with the development and implementation of the federal regulatory structure.A revised and expanded edition of this book was published by Island Press in 1996.

Environmental & Natural Resources Law

Island Press

More than any other field of public administration, environmental administration is defined by its legal content. Federal legislation has a direct and immediate impact on state and federal bureaucrats, and citizen groups must constantly adjust to changing standards for environmental protection and regulation.
In Understanding Environmental Administration and Law, Susan J. Buck examines the use of environmental law by exploring the policy process through which such law is made, the political environment in which it is applied, and the statutory and case laws that are critical to working within the regulatory system. The book provides an analytic framework for the legal context of environmental administration and familiarizes readers with the development and implementation of the federal regulatory structure.
First published in 1991, this revised and expanded edition includes new material on: 
<ul>
<li>the continuing evolution of environmentalism in the United States </li>
<li>federalism and bureaucratic decision making within the context of the American legal system </li>
<li>citizen suits, counter suits, and the increasingly restrictive perspective of the federal judiciary toward standing </li>
<li>the property rights movement </li>
<li>the impact of political changes on policy development </li>
</ul> Unlike most books that deal with environmental law, the focus of this volume is on understanding the law as a managerial tool and fitting it into the overall policy context. Anyone involved with the environment, from students to citizen activists to mid-level managers at the federal, state, and local level, will find it enormously valuable.

The Global Commons: An Introduction

Vast areas of valuable resources unfettered by legal rights have, for centuries, been the central target of human exploitation and appropriation. The global commons -- Antarctica, the high seas and deep seabed minerals, the atmosphere, and space -- have remained exceptions only because access has been difficult or impossible, and the technology for successful extraction has been lacking. Now, technology has caught up with desire, and management regimes are needed to guide human use of these important resource domains.In The Global Commons, Susan Buck considers the history of human interactions with each of the global commons areas and provides a concise yet thorough account of the evolution of management regimes for each area. She explains historical underpinnings of international law, examines the stakeholders involved, and discusses current policy and problems associated with it.Buck applies key analytical concepts drawn from institutional analysis and regime theory to examine how legal and political concerns have affected the evolution of management regimes for the global commons. She presents in-depth case studies of each of the four regimes, outlining the historical evolution of the commons -- development of interest in exploiting the resource domain; conflicts among nations over the use of the commons; and efforts to design institutions to control access to the domains and to regulate their use -- and concluding with a description of the management regime that eventually emerged from the informal and formal negotiations.The Global Commons provides a clear, useful introduction to the subject that will be of interest to general readers as well as to students in international relations and international environmental law, and in environmental law and policy generally.

Science & Math

Nature & Ecology

Understanding Environmental Administration and Law provides an engaging, introductory overview of environmental policy. Author Susan J. Buck explores the process through which policy is made, the political environment in which it is applied, and the statutory and case laws that are critical to working within the regulatory system. This revised and expanded third edition adds case studies that help bring the subject to life and includes new material on: <ul>
<li>the Bush Administration and its approach to administering environmental laws</li>
<li>the continuing evolution of environmentalism and the changing role of environmental regulation in the United States</li>
<li>the development and implementation of environmental agreements at the international level</li>
<li>the impacts and implications of globalization</li>
</ul>
Understanding Environmental Administration and Law provides a framework for understanding the law as a managerial tool.

Understanding Environmental Administration and Law, 3rd Edition

Understanding Environmental Administration and Law provides an engaging, introductory overview of environmental policy. Author Susan J. Buck explores the process through which policy is made, the political environment in which it is applied, and the statutory and case laws that are critical to working within the regulatory system. This revised and expanded third edition adds case studies that help bring the subject to life and includes new material on:
<ul>
<li>the Bush Administration and its approach to administering environmental laws</li>
<li>the continuing evolution of environmentalism and the changing role of environmental regulation in the United States</li>
<li>the development and implementation of environmental agreements at the international level</li>
<li>the impacts and implications of globalization</li>
</ul>
Understanding Environmental Administration and Law provides a framework for understanding the law as a managerial tool.

Social Sciences

Routledge

Antarctica, the high seas and deep seabed, the atmosphere, and space are increasingly accessible - and exploited - resource domains. Collectively known as the global commons, they represent a new and profound challenge for international law and institutions. In The Global Commons, Susan Buck considers the unique physical, legal, management, and policy problems associated with these areas. The book is a clear, useful introduction to the subject that will be of interest to general readers as well as to students in international relations, international law, and environmental law and policy.

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Public Administration in Theory and Practice

Understanding Environmental Administration and Law

Understanding Environmental Administration and Law

Understanding Environmental Administration and Law

The Global Commons: An Introduction

The Global Commons: An Introduction

Understanding Environmental Administration and Law, 3rd Edition

Understanding Environmental Administration and Law, 3rd Edition

The Global Commons: An Introduction

The Global Commons: An Introduction