Environmental Law - Lisa Johnson

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Résumé :
With the most coverage available, this book explains the basic foundations that are essential to understanding how law applies to the natural environment. Exploring the range of issues in environmental law, it offers thorough coverage of common law, constitutional law, dispute resolution, and administrative law.

Biographie:
Lisa Johnson is an Associate Professor at the University of Puget Sound School of Business and Leadership, where her courses include Environmental Law and Business and the Natural Environment. A fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, she has published numerous case studies, articles, and book chapters. She earned B.A. and MPA degrees from Indiana University, an MFA from Pacific Lutheran University, a J.D. from Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College, and a Ph.D. from Portland State University. Frona Powell is Associate Professor Emeritus of Business Law at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, which she joined in 1987. Her research interests include environmental law and real estate law. She is also the author of LAW AND THE ENVIRONMENT. She earned her J.D. from Indiana University School of Law.

Sommaire:
Preface. About the Authors. 1. ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES, AND DISCIPLINARY. Intersections. Introduction to Environmental Law. A Brief History of Environmental Law. Ethical Perspectives and Worldviews Concerning the Natural Environment. Economics and Regulation. Law and the Future: Where Should We Go from Here? Conclusion. 2. THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM. Introduction. Civil versus Criminal Cases. Sources of Law. Structure of Court Systems. Steps in Civil Litigation: Civil Procedure. Conclusion. 3. INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW OF PROPERTY. Introduction. The Nature of Property. Legal Categories of Property. Acquisition of Property. Scope of Interests in Real Property. Ownership Concepts. Easements and Covenants. Conclusion. 4. COMMON LAW REMEDIES IN TORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS. Introduction. Tort Law. Trespass. Nuisance. Negligence. Multiple-Party Toxic Torts Cases. Strict Liability. Remedies. Conclusion. 5. CONTRACTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS. Introduction. Purchase. Warranty, Indemnification, and Disclaimer. Product Liability Law. Conclusion. 6. LAND USE. Introduction. Zoning. Constitutional Issues in Land Use Regulation. Final Thoughts. 7. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND THE ENVIRONMENT. Introduction. The Commerce Clause. The Supremacy Clause: Federal Preemption of State Laws Affecting the Environment. The Property Clause: Federal Public Lands Laws. Conclusion. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW. Introduction. Sources of Agency Power. Powers of Agencies. Limitations on Agency Power. Conclusion. 9. MAJOR FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL STATUTES PART I: NEPA, ANIMALS, AND FEDERAL PUBLIC LANDS. Introduction. Federal Environmental Policy. Federal Statutes Related to Animals. Federal Public Lands. Conclusion. 10. MAJOR FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL STATUTES PART II--AIR AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL. Introduction. Air. Water. Overview of the Clean Water Act. The Safe Drinking Water Act. 11. MAJOR FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL STATUTES PART III: TOXIC SUBSTANCES. Toxic Substances. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The Toxic Substances Control Act. Comparison of FIFRA and TSCA. 12. MAJOR FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL STATUTES PART IV: SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTES. Introduction: Regulating Solid and Hazardous Wastes. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. Conclusion. 13. INTERNATIONAL LAW. Introduction. The Nature of International Law: A Primer. Sources of International Environmental Law. Trade and the Environment. Extraterritorial Application of U.S. Domestic Laws. Appendix A: Digital Video Resource Guide. Glossary. Index.