Climate Change Politics and Policies in America [2 Volumes]: Historical and Modern Documents in Context baixar o livro de graça

Why is climate change such a divisive issue in American politics a topic that spawns debate characterized by deadlock rather than cooperation? Why has the United States exhibited a lack of leadership on the global scene regarding this issue? Through the examination of primary and secondary sources, this book takes readers on a journey from learning more about the science of climate change to the role of the various participants in American politics over the last several decades regarding this critical 21st-century problem. The original text, primary documents, and secondary references in this work provide both breadth and depth on this most timely global, regional, and national issue. The book begins with acknowledgement of the scientific "early warnings" of today's climate crisis, enabling readers to perceive the evolution of global climate change and better understand how today's understanding of climate change in the scientific community is built on the shoulders of their predecessors. It provides sound documentation that clarifies the complexities of this issue, explains how different stakeholders have responded to climate change, and underscores the importance of climate policy and action in the United States, considering its status as a nation that other countries look to for leadership."