(Washington DC) - The Environmental Law Institute announces the release of Best of the Books: Reflections on Recent Literature in Natural Resources and the Environment by our publishing arm, ELI Press. Author, Oliver A. Houck and G. Tracy Mehan III have long been involved in the development of environmental policy from both sides of the political aisle and provide unmatched insight, perspective, and wit in reviewing the best of the field's literature.
Beginning with a foreword by first U.S. EPA Administrator, William D. Ruckelshaus, Best of the Books is a series of 60 essays and book reviews by the authors originally published in the Environmental Law Institute's policy journal, The Environmental Forum. Best of the Books will serve as an excellent source for anyone needing a canon of recent literature on the modern environmental movement and the legal structures supporting it.
"As Dante encountered Virgil to guide him through the afterworld, readers in this world should use Houck and Mehan as guides to locate and enjoy the best of contemporary environmental writing. This book is a splendid read."
Bruce Babbitt
Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior (1993-2001) and 16th Governor of the State of Arizona (1978-1987)
"Oliver Houck and Tracy Mehan bring our attention to the best writing in our field with tremendous insight. The essays help underscore the importance of balancing environmental and economic interests and are a must read for any serious student of environmental and natural resource issues."
Gov. Christine Todd Whitman
50th Governor of the State of New Jersey (1994-2001) and Former Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2001-2003)
More information about the publication can be found on our website here.
Oliver Houck and Tracy Mehan are available to discuss their recent publication and topics in the book with our press and media contacts.
Please contact Laura Frederick at 202-939-3859 or frederick@eli.org for more information.
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