Secondary sources provide valuable context and analysis of environmental law. They can help you understand complex legal concepts, identify leading cases, and find relevant articles and commentaries. Useful secondary sources include:
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Legal Encyclopedias: Look for environmental law sections in legal encyclopedias like American Jurisprudence (AmJur) or Corpus Juris Secundum (CJS) in either Westlaw Precision or Lexis+. These will provide overviews of legal topics and cite relevant case law and statutes.
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Law Reviews and Journals: Search for articles in law reviews and academic journals that discuss recent developments and scholarly analysis in environmental law. Databases like HeinOnline or JSTOR can help with this.
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Treatises, Restatements and Practice Guides: Consult specialized treatises and practice guides focused on environmental law. These comprehensive books provide in-depth analysis and practical guidance. See below for some suggested subject heading you may wish to explore in the online catalog.
Here are some subject heading that you might find useful to explore:
To find more treatises and other sources try searching the catalog using "Browse Subject Headings" in the "within" field on the basic Search screen. It may also prove useful to explore related subjects and filter your findings by date.
Always stick to reputable sources, and don't forget to give everything a good critical look to make sure your research is rock-solid.
You may also want to consult:
1. Christopher C., Donahue Dykes, Daniel G. Environmental Law: A Legal Research Guide (2018).
According to the authors of this book "The purpose of this research guide is introduce the researcher, whether and attorney, scholar, law student or information specialist researching in this field, to the primary and secondary resources available in print and online".
2. Daniel T Rogers, Fundamentals of environmental law and compliance (2023)
This textbook provides readers with the fundamentals and the intent of environmental regulations so that compliance can be greatly improved and streamlined. Through numerous examples and case studies, it explains concepts from how environmental laws are applied and work to why pollution prevention and sustainability are critical for the future of all life on Earth. It is organized to accommodate different needs of students with different backgrounds and career choices. |
Always remember to consult primary law after consulting secondary sources. Never stop 🛑 your research quest until you have validated and updated your research findings. Feel free to consult a law librarian should you need help locating resources that may prove useful to your research.