Overview

This book focuses on the co-evolution of contemporary China's environmental governance practices and social transformation. It analyzes improvements environmental quality, public concern and behavior, and the resulting transformation in governance models and social development.

Part 1

Discusses major environmental issues (air, water, and waste pollution), the development of related policies, and the objective foundation for a green society.

Part 2

Explores changes in public environmental concern and behavior across demographics.

Part 3

Examines governance transformation and the shift towards a green society, using climate change and air pollution as examples.