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Bowman, Michael; Davies, Peter; Goodwin, Edward --- "Research Handbook on Biodiversity and Law" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2016) [2016] ELECD 548

Editor(s): Bowman, Michael; Davies, Peter; Goodwin, Edward

Title: Research Handbook on Biodiversity and Law

Series: Research Handbooks in Environmental Law series

Topics: Environmental Law; Public International Law

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Date of Publication: 29 April 2016

Number of pages: c 512

ISBN (hard cover): 9781781004784

EISBN: 9781781004791

Abstract/Description:

The crucial importance of biodiversity law to future human welfare is only now being fully appreciated. This wide-ranging Handbook presents a range of perspectives from leading international experts reflecting up-to-date research thinking on the vital subject of biodiversity and its interaction with law.

Through a rigorous examination of the principles, procedures and practices that characterise this area of law, this timely volume effectively highlights its objectives, implementation, achievements, and prospects. More specifically, the work addresses the regulatory challenges posed by the principal contemporary threats to biological diversity, the applicable general principles of international environmental law and the visions, values and voices that are shaping the development of the law. Presenting thematic rather than regime-based coverage, the editors demonstrate the state-of-the-art of current research and identify future research needs and directions.

This comprehensive and authoritative Handbook will be an indispensable resource for legal scholars, students and practitioners alike.