This book chapter seeks to: (i) Comment on the state of academic health promotion; (ii) explain the differences between health policy, social policy and health in all policy; (iii) explore the policy process; (iv) introduce key ideas from the policy analysis literature; (v) show how ideology...

This handbook is for journalists, researchers and policy makers who are interested in working in science communication for water, peace and cooperation, and who are searching for ideas and inspiration. It features descriptions on, and reflections of, the activities (including action research,...

A gravity trade model can be used to determine the effects of policy on bilateral trade flows. The gravity model is initially explained and then used to determine the effect that U.S. tariffs have on softwood lumber (SWL) imports from Canada, using information from the 2006 Softwood Lumber...

This book contains 11 chapters focusing on the history and foundations of applied ecology and conservation, environmental pollution and perturbations, wildlife and conservation biology, restoration biology and habitat management, agriculture, forestry and fisheries management, pest, weed and...

This chapter describes the complex issue of handling rabies cases in cattle in Bhutan and illustrates the value of taking a cross-sectoral One Health approach to developing policy options.

This chapter describes the role of decision making, ethics, morality and professionalism on the development and implementation of a policy for veterinarians regarding animal health and welfare.

This chapter presents irradiation as a promising phytosanitary measure that faces significant challenges. It has emerged as a viable quarantine treatment in recent years but some of its unique characteristics have slowed the adoption of this technology. Some things to remember in this chapter are...

This chapter discusses one of the most commonly used, most over-used and most misused of all phytosanitary risk management measures, i.e. prohibition. Prohibition is the most trade restrictive measure and, unfortunately, too often a go-to measure for decision-makers less inclined to follow the risk ...

This chapter describes the initial planning and development of policies and breeding programmes for rare and endangered livestock breeds under the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) movement.

This chapter describes the different roles and cooperation between non-government organizations, governments and other organizers in developing breeding policies and programmes for the conservation of rare and endangered livestock breeds.