Politics and the environment: Risk and the role of government and industry Author Howes M. Date 2005 Source IUCN (ID: MON-074642) Publisher | Place of publication Earthscan | London, UK ISBN 1-84407-212-6 Pages 272 p. Document type Monography/book Language English Field of application International Country/Territory United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia Subject Environment gen. Keyword Policy/planning Economy and environment Sustainable development Risk assessment/management Abstract Contents: I. What's the problem? 1. The nature of risk and uncertainty 2. The origins of risk and modern governance II. How has government responded? 1. National environment protection institutions 2. Restrictions, regulations and economic incentives 3. Knowledge, environmental assessment and pollution inventories 4. Sustainable development in the UN and Australia 5. Sustainable development in the USA and UK III. Has it worked? 1. Has government intervention worked? 2. Has industry changed the way it operates? IV. Conclusions: Greening democracy? Website www.earthscan.co.uk