Environmental management : principles and practice / C.J. Barrow

Includes bibliographical references and index

This essential textbook introduces the principles, practice and key policy issues of this broad and rapidly evolving discipline. It provides a comprehensive introduction and resource for both students and practioners across the breadth of topics in environmental management. It highlights core themes and principles which include: the precautionary principle, the polluter-pays principle, a multi-disciplinary and anticipatory approach, the goal of sustainable development, assessment of risks, hazards and impacts, environmental stewardship. Chris Barrow explores how environmental management may be pursued by individuals, companies, governments, non-governmental organisations and international bodies