Linking Trade, Environment, and Social Cohesion

NAFTA Experiences, Global Challenges

John J Kirton author Virginia W Maclaren author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:29th Oct '19

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This title was first published in 2002: Focusing on the central issues of the contemporary trade-environment-social cohesion debate, this compelling book analyzes the social and environmental impacts of existing trade liberalization through the World Trade Organization (WTO), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other key regimes. It also explores new strategies for regulation and risk assessment, environmental information, standard setting, voluntary activities, sustainability assessments of trade agreements, and participation by civil society. Features include: -suggests ways in which the NAFTA model might be improved -explores the NAFTA regime with regards to its environmental and social impacts -evaluates the experience and improvement of NAFTA and how it might assist the broader international community Characterized by its meticulous scholarship and fluid style, this authoritative work is an indispensable guide for all those concerned with trade liberalization, environmental enhancement and social cohesion.

’...a good balance between overview style chapters and detailed analyses, and between legal, IPE and management perspectives. The overall result will allow instructors to assign various chapters depending on the class...’ Steve McGuire, University of Bath, UK ’...reads well, with...careful and detailed research...this collection will be of interest to trade experts, lawyers, managers and students...’ Business Horizons ’This edited collection is a comprehensive examination of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and its effectiveness in integrating trade initiatives and environment and social values. Linking Trade, Environment and Social Cohesion will appeal to a variety of audiences...University students will find that this book is an important collection documenting both the risks of international trade agreements and the potential for citizens to voice their concerns for these agreements. The book also has a wider appeal. The broader community will benefit from its thorough analysis and case studies.’ Canadian Foreign Policy/La Politique Étrangère du Canada '...offers a rich array of suggestions and even visionary proposals...Characterized by its meticulous scholarship and fluid style, this book is a good guide for all those concerned with trade liberalization, environmental enhancement and social cohesion...' International Journal of Environment and Pollution

ISBN: 9781138730991

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

406 pages