Environmental Policy and Politics (5th Edition) delves into global threats such as climate change, population growth, and loss of biodiversity, alongside national, state, and local issues of environmental pollution, energy use, and natural resource management. This comprehensive text covers U.S. policy-making processes, the legislative and administrative settings for decision-making, the role of interest groups and public opinion in shaping environmental politics, and the resulting public policies. Written by Michael E. Kraft, the fifth edition offers a succinct overview and assessment of U.S. environmental policy, encouraging students to evaluate environmental problems and policy actions through summaries of extensive scientific studies, government reports, and policy analyses. Published by Pearson on February 12, 2010, this book is printed in English with dimensions of 6 x 0.8 x 8.9 inches and features a print length of 320 pages. With an ISBN-13 of 978-0205745371, it provides a critical examination of the complexities involved in addressing environmental challenges.