Though recently improved, Chinese legislation on environmental permits is still weak and urgent measures are needed to help the country in moving towards an eff

This volume tackles a range of ecological issues caused by rapid urban growth in China and examines the policies meant to protect the environment. It features d

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As the dazzling economic and social changes in China have imposed substantial impact upon the quality of environmental governance, it is time to review the prob

This book details various stages in the introduction, establishment and evolution of China’s environmental management system. By combining a literature review