Understanding the Rights of Nature: A Critical Introduction
Critical: Understanding the Rights of Nature is Mihnea Tanasescu’s introduction to the legal and political arguments for recognizing rights for natural entities. It examines cases including Ecuador’s constitutional rights of nature and river rights in New Zealand, Colombia, and India, while considering the purpose and risks of extending rights in this way.
At a glance
- Explains the reasoning behind legal rights for nature and the questions such rights raise.
- Discusses constitutional rights of nature in Ecuador and river-rights cases in New Zealand, Colombia, and India.
- The listed print length is 168 pages.
Reference price: $50.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Focuses on concrete legal cases across several countries rather than discussing the concept only in the abstract.
- Addresses potential risks and difficult legal questions as well as arguments for recognizing nature’s rights.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | transcript publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | February 27, 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 168 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 3837654311 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3837654318 |
| Weight listed | 8.7 ounces |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.25 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers exploring environmental law and the legal status of nature.
- Students or general readers interested in rights-of-nature cases and their implications.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a broad survey of environmental policy beyond rights-of-nature debates.
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Frequently asked questions
What does this book cover?
It explains arguments for giving legal rights to nature and discusses cases including Ecuador’s constitutional rights of nature and river rights in New Zealand, Colombia, and India.
Does the book discuss possible drawbacks?
Yes. The supplied description says it considers whether creating rights for nature is a good idea and what risks may come with it.
What are the listed print details?
The listing gives a print length of 168 pages, English language, and publication date of February 27, 2022.
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