Responding to Environmental Conflicts: Implications for Theory and Practice

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Responding to Environmental Conflicts: Implications for Theory and Practice is written by Eileen Petzold-Bradley and published by Springer Science & Business Media. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 9401003955 (ISBN 10) and 9789401003957 (ISBN 13).

A comprehensive tour d'horizon of the debate on the environment and security, focusing on the various policy options for building peace and preventing environmental conflict. Experts from the areas survey the key environmental challenges in Eastern and Central European states and those of the former Soviet Union, extending the debate to such regions as the Balkans, the Black Sea and Central Europe. This is the first time such extensive case study research has been reported for these regions. Both practical and theoretical approaches to the debate are presented, within a multi-disciplinary framework, the contributors ranging from academic experts involved with peace and conflict research to actual policy makers active in the fields of environmental and security policy. Readership: Experts already working in the relevant disciplines, both academic and governmental, as well as those seeking an introduction to the various policy fields. A graduate-level study text, excellent survey for policy makers and an academic contribution to ongoing studies.