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Kathryn Harrison is a Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on environmental policy, climate change politics, and comparative public policy, with numerous publications on environmental governance and sustainability.
Known for: Environmental Politics: A Very Short Introduction
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Environmental Politics: A Very Short Introduction
This concise introduction explores the key debates and challenges in environmental politics, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable development. Kathryn Harrison examines how governments, international organizations, and civil society respond to environmental crises, and how political ideologies and institutions shape environmental policy outcomes.
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The Roots and Rise of Environmental Awareness
Environmental awareness, as we understand it today, did not burst onto the scene fully formed. It grew gradually, nurtured by crises, science, and a shifting sense of moral obligation toward the natural world. In the early twentieth century, environmental policy was largely local and utilitarian—con...
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Governments, Institutions, and the Architecture of Environmental Policy
When we look closely at environmental policy, we often find it constrained by the structure of the state itself. Governments must weigh competing demands: the pressure to deliver economic growth, the expectations of voters, and the influence of powerful industries. Yet institutions—laws, agencies, c...
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About Kathryn Harrison
Kathryn Harrison is a Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on environmental policy, climate change politics, and comparative public policy, with numerous publications on environmental governance and sustainability.
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Kathryn Harrison is a Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on environmental policy, climate change politics, and comparative public policy, with numerous publications on environmental governance and sustainability.
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