International resource management
Subtitle: the role of science and politics
By: edited by Steinar Andresen and Willy Østreng.
Contributors: Andresen, Steinar.; Østreng, Willy, 1941-
Publisher: Belhaven Press
Published: 1989
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 301
Subjects: Environmental policy -- International cooperation -- Congresses.; Natural resources -- Management -- Government policy -- International cooperation -- Congresses.
Description: The purpose of this book is to analyse the role of science in political processes of international resource management. It addresses two key problems : that of the role of science in initiating political processes and the role of science in political decision-making. Selected papers deal with the management of the living resources of the ocean, including whaling, and, the polar regions.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [281]-291) and index.