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This pocket size guide (5x7.5 discusses general rules governing judicial review of agency decisions and considers special procedures imposed on federal agencies, then looks at constitutional limits on environmental regulation by the federal government. It discusses methods of controlling pollution, and explores legislation related to hazardous and toxic substances and special problems encountered. The conclusion offers an overview of direct restrictions on land development in natural areas. Findley teaches law at Loyola Law School-Los Angeles. Farber teaches public law at the University of Minnesota.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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Findley and Farber’s Environmental Law in a Nutshell provides a foundation for understanding environmental law. Expert text includes coverage of various areas, from acid rain and atomic energy, to waste disposal and wetlands. Touches upon the many statutory and common-law regulations shaping the world in which we live.

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The excitement of environmental law is that global ecological destruction makes it so important to our common future. The challenge of this field is that it is so complex. If you want to become competent in this exploding area of practice, this text will help lay the foundation. It covers various areas of environmental law, from acid rain and atomic energy, to waste disposal and wetlands. It touches upon the many statutory and common law regulations that are shaping the world in which we live. Once you better understand the environmental science and law using this volume, you'll be able to address exam questions more quickly and accurately.

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