Preliminary Material -- 1. Contemporary Chinese Environmental Policy: Its Genesis, Characteristics, and Value / Zhang Kunmin , Wen Zongguo and Peng Liying -- 2. Government Actions in Environmental Regulation / Xiao Wei and Qian Jianxing -- 3. The Institutional Origins of Eco-Environmental Problems and the Way Out / Fang Shinan and Zhang Weiping -- 4. The Economic and Political Impacts of Mitigating Climate Change and Regional Disparities / Pan Jiahua -- 5. The Paradox of Sustainable Development and Globalization / Xu Chun -- 6. The Diplomatic Political Effects of International Sustainable Development in a Globalized Economy / Huang Jing -- 7. The Conflict and Mediation of the Free Market and Sustainable Development / Ren Qing -- 8. International Environmental Security: Real Dilemmas and Theoretical Considerations / Xun Qingzhi and Li Ping -- 9. The Harmonious Development of Humans and Nature / Shen Guofang -- 10. A Discussion on the Problems of Ecological Culture and Sustainable Development / Liu Sihua -- 11. The Evolution of Civilization and Prospects of an Ecological Culture / Liu Xiaoying -- Bibliography -- Index.

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With China’s rapid growth over the past several decades, the detrimental effects of industrial growth on the environment have become ever more apparent. In this collection of articles from some of China’s most distinguished political scientist, economist, and environmentalist, we find the emerging debate on environmentalism unfolding as Chinese try to find their own way. At the core of these concerns is a debate on balancing the needs of economic development with responsibilities to the planet, and the degree to which that responsibility applies to China as a developing country. These articles seek to illustrate broader principles for environmental policies and international support, as well as more specific projects in China that have been tested and those that have failed.