Preface
PART Ⅰ: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW
CHAPTER 1 The American Legal System: The Source of Environmental Law
ources of Law
Classifications of Law
Constitutional Principles Underlying the American Legal System
Questions for Review and Discussion
For Further Reading
On the Internet
Notes
Resolving Controversial Environmental Issues
CHAPTER 2 The Litigation Process and Other Tools for Resolving Environmental Disputes
The Adversary 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
Resolving Controversial Environmental Issues
CHAPTER 3 Administrative Law and Its Impact On the Environment
Creation of Administrative Agencies
Functions of Administrative Agencies
Limitations on Agency Powers
Important Agencies Affecting the Environment
Concluding Remarks
Questions for Review and Discussion
For Further Reading
On the Internet
Notes
PART Ⅱ THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
APPENDIX Abbreviations and Acronyms
Index