Certifying China
The Rise and Limits of Transnational Sustainability Governance in Emerging Economies
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
16 March 2022
Summary
A comprehensive study of the growth, potential, and limits of transnational eco-certification in China and the implications for other emerging economies.
China has long prioritized economic growth over environmental protection. But in recent years, the country has become a global leader in the fight to save the planet by promoting clean energy, cutting air and water pollution, and developing a system of green finance. In Certifying China, Yixian Sun explores the potential and…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262543699 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0262543699 |
| Author: | Yixian Sun |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 16 March 2022 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
| Series: | Earth System Governance |
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What They're Saying
Critics Review
“An excellent first step in addressing a range of questions about China and supply chain sustainability.” -SOAS Journals
“An excellent first step in addressing a range of questions about China and supply chain sustainability.”
—The China Quarterly
“A timely and vital contribution to conversations about sustainability inside and outside academia.”
–H-Net Reviews
“Certifying China makes a significant contribution to emerging research on eco-certification and sustainability governance within an emerging economy context.”
—Earth System Governance
“This informative book makes a valuable contribution not only in terms of its rich empirical evidence but also its perceptive theoretical engagement with the political economy of environmental governance, particularly regarding the interaction between international actors and the Chinese state.”
—Environmental Politics
About The Author
Yixian Sun
Yixian Sun is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in International Development at the University of Bath, UK.
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