Mason, Michael, 1966-

The new accountability : environmental responsibility across borders / Michael R. Mason. - London ; Sterling, VA : EARTHSCAN, 2005. - xvi, 205 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-196) and index.

Ch. 1. Transnational Accountability for Environmental Harm: A Framework -- Ch. 2. Advocates for Environmental Accountability: Activist Groups, Networks and Movements -- Ch. 3. Citizenship Beyond National Borders? Affected Publics and International Environmental Regimes -- Ch. 4. The World Trade Regime and Environmental Accountability -- Ch. 5. Transnational Liability for Environmental Damage -- Ch. 6. The Environmental Accountability of Transnational Corporations.

"Drawing on case studies, this book provides a fresh understanding of democratic accountability for transboundary and global harm and argues that environmental responsibility should be established in open public discussions about harm and risk"--Provided by publisher.

1844070662 (hardback) 1844070670 (pbk.)

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Environmental protection--International cooperation.
Environmental policy--International cooperation.
Environmental responsibility.

JZ1324 / .M37 2005

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