Allocating the earth : a distributional framework for protecting capabilities in environmental law and policy /

This book advances a new distributional framework to guide the evaluation and design of environmental policies. Drawing on capabilities theory, especially as articulated in Martha Nussbaum's capabilities approach to justice, the book proposes that environmental policies should aim to secure the...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Holland, Breena
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford, England : Oxford University Press, [2014]
Ausgabe:
First edition.
Zusammenfassung:
This book advances a new distributional framework to guide the evaluation and design of environmental policies. Drawing on capabilities theory, especially as articulated in Martha Nussbaum's capabilities approach to justice, the book proposes that environmental policies should aim to secure the basic capabilities that make it possible for people to live a flourishing and dignified human life. Holland begins by establishing protection of the natural environment ascentral to securing these capabilities and then considers the implications for debates in environmental valuation, policy justificati
Umfang:
1 online resource (264 p.)
Anmerkungen:
Description based upon print version of record.
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-234) and index.
ISBN:
0-19-179948-3
0-19-103444-4
Schlagworte:
Environmental policy.
Environmental law, International.
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