PART I AN INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW
CHAPTER 1 The American Legal System:The Source of Environmental Law
Sources of Law
Classfications of Law
Constitutional Principles Underlying the American Legal System
Concluding Remarks
Questions for Review and Discussion
For Further Reading
On the Internet
Notes
Controversial Issues
CHAPTER 2 The Litigation Process and Other Tools for Resolving Environmental Disputes
The Adversary System
The U.S.Dual Court System
Primary Actors in the Legal System
Steps in Civil Litigation
Alternatives to Civil Litigation
Concluding Remarks
Questions for Review and Discussion
For Further Reading
On the Internet
Notes
Controversial Issues
CHAPTER 3 Administrative Law and Its Impact on the Environment
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PART II THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
CHAPTER 4 An Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy
CHAPTER 5 Air-Quality Control
CHAPTER 6 Water-Quality Control
CHAPTER 7 Controlling Toxic Substances
CHAPTER 8 Waste Management and Hazardous Releases
CHAPTER 9 Energy
CHAPTER 10 Natural Resources
CHAPTER 11 International Environmental Law
Appendix:Abbreviations and Acronyms
Index