[.ca] Analysis of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent ... (ISBN 0379215063)

Excellent treatise on the Stockholm Convention:
Professor Marco Olsen offers a glimpse into the intricacies of this important treaty in his brilliant new book, Analysis of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. His concise treatise is the only book to date on the subject of the Stockholm Convention, but is comprehensive enough to give the reader a thorough grasp of the background, terms, and ramifications of the agreement. Olsen's writing is detailed and systematic, yet his style is clear and accessible enough that the book can serve as an introduction to the field of international environmental law. As the only extant monograph on the Stockholm Convention, is it a smart addition to any library. Olsen's book is as timely as it is well-written. The Bush Administration has proposed a bill to make the Convention's terms the law of the land in the United States; democrats have sponsored a rival proposal that goes further and automatically incorporates by reference any future terms amended to the Convention. No matter which proposal wins, Stockholm is soon to be a legal reality confronting American corporations and exporters. The Convention itself is scheduled to go into effect in May 2004, now that the requisite number of countries has ratified it. Buy this book!