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Should Trees Have Standing? Law, Morality and the Environment, 3rd Edition

Should Trees Have Standing? Law, Morality and the Environment, 3rd Edition

Name: Should Trees Have Standing? Law, Morality and the Environment, 3rd Edition
Brand: Oxford University Press USA
SKU: 9780199736072
Price: 416.00 HKD
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Author: Christopher D. Stone
ISBN: 9780199736072

By Christopher D. Stone

Oxford University Press USA April 2010

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9780199736072
Publisher: Oxford University Press USA
Publication: April 2010
Format: Paperback , 264 pages
Jurisdiction: U.S. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

The definitive collection of essays on the legal rights of natural objects by the preeminent authority on the topic
Provides thought-provoking but accessible arguments at the intersection of environmental law, moral philosophy, ethics, legal theory, economics, political science, and globalization
Stone grounds his environmental arguments within the context of socioeconomic, political, and legal realities
Illuminates the underpinnings of the green movement and the historical foundation upon which the current incarnation of environmentalism has been built

Originally published in 1972, Should Trees Have Standing? was a rallying point for the then burgeoning environmental movement, launching a worldwide debate on the basic nature of legal rights that reached the U.S. Supreme Court. Now, in the 35th anniversary edition of this remarkably influential book, Christopher D. Stone updates his original thesis and explores the impact his ideas have had on the courts, the academy, and society as a whole. At the heart of the book is an eminently sensible, legally sound, and compelling argument that the environment should be granted legal rights. For the new edition, Stone explores a variety of recent cases and current events--and related topics such as climate change and protecting the oceans--providing a thoughtful survey of the past and an insightful glimpse at the future of the environmental movement. This enduring work continues to serve as the definitive statement as to why trees, oceans, animals, and the environment as a whole should be bestowed with legal rights, so that the voiceless elements in nature are protected for future generations.

Introduction: Trees at Thirty-Five
Should Trees Have Standing? Toward Legal Rights for Natural Objects
Does the Climate Have Standing?
Agriculture and the Environment: Challenges for the New Millennium
Can the Oceans Be Harbored? A Four Step Plan for the 21st Century
Should We Establish a Guardian for Future Generations?
Reflections on "Sustainable Development"
How to Heal the Planet
Is Environmentalism Dead?
Epilogue: Trees Revisited

About the Author

Christopher D. Stone, J. Thomas McCarthy Trustee Chair in Law, University of Southern California School of Law

Christopher D. Stone is J. Thomas McCarthy Trustee Chair in Law at the University of Southern California School of Law. A leading advocate for the environment, he has written for Harper's, The New York Times, The Nation, Boston Globe, and Los Angeles Times.

Reviews

"Christopher Stone's book reflects a truly original contribution to the environmental law movement. Stone's unique idea about nature and natural objects-that perhaps they should have their own rights-is now ripe to be considered seriously by policymakers. As Stone suggested decades ago, and expands upon in his new book, the time has finally come to move from an anthropocentric to an eco-centric view of the environment."
-Jan G. Laitos, John A. Carver, Jr. Professor of Law
University of Denver Sturm College of Law

"The third edition of this book of essays demonstrates that Christopher Stone's ideas are as challenging, as eye-opening, and as thought expanding as they were when he first penned his landmark work. Clearly written and cogently argued, Stone's writing succeeds in being simultaneously provocative and persuasive."
-John S. Applegate, Walter W. Foskett Professor of
Law, Indiana University Maurer School of Law

"The publication of Christopher D. Stone's new essay collection, Should Trees Have Standing?, could not be more timely...To his credit, Stone does not shy away from these morally and legally troublesome issues. He confronts them head-on, often at length, and even takes his best stab at resolving some of them. Although this book does not provide all the answers (nor could it), it does give the reader plenty to ponder..."
--California Lawyer