Environmental politics and deliberative democracy

'This important new book provides an excellent critical evaluation of new modes of governance in environmental and sustainability policy. the multidisciplinary team of contributors combines fresh insights from all levels of governance - all around a carefully crafted conceptual framework - to advance our understanding of the effectiveness and legitimacy of new types of steering, including networks, public-private partnerships, and multi-stakeholder dialogues. This is a crucial contribution to the field.' - Frank Biermann, VU University Amsterdam, the Netherlands