Coastal Law (Aspen Coursebook) (Aspen Casebook)

Description

For the modern course on theory and practice, Coastal Law features engaging coverage of laws meant to balance public and private interests in coastal resources and their application in coastal communities. Designed with instructor's needs in mind, the organization structures readings and questions for ease of course design and execution. A state-of-the art approach to helping students prepare for class uses informative and interesting "quick questions," maps, photographs, and diagrams that both help connect students with the material and optimize retention. Unique, multi-disciplinary content gives a concise introduction to basic coastal geology, ecology, geography, and economics that students need in order to understand coastal law and policy. On the cutting-edge of issues such as climate change, oil spill litigation, and hurricane insurance, Coastal Law showcases the most recent, important cases on coastal land-use regulation. End-of-chapter summaries and exercises aid in comprehension of material, allow for interim self-testing, and encourage in-class review.Features of Coastal Law Instructor-friendly organization structures readings and questions for ease of course design and execution State-of-the art approach to helping students prepare for class informative and interesting boxes "Quick questions," maps, photographs, and diagrams connects students with the material optimizes retention Unique, multi-disciplinary content concise introduction to coastal geology, ecology, geography, and economics needed to understand law and policy Up-to-date coverage most recent, important cases on coastal land-use regulation cutting-edge issues impact of climate change oil spill litigation hurricane insurance Combines theory with practice presents theoretical underpinnings of environmental and property law prepares students for representation of landowners, conservation groups, and state and federal agencies End-of-chapter summaries and exercises heightened comprehension of material interim self-testing in-class review