“A lesser author would have concluded with unqualified pessimism. To his credit, Gareau uses his analysis as an opportunity to explore lessons and possible solutions. This is an extremely important book.” —Choice
~Choice
“From Precaution to Profit makes it clear that nation-states are the decisive actors, and that global institutions have limited power to coerce the most powerful national governments. Gareau has helpfully specified the ways that neoliberalization is undermining global environmental governance.”—Daniel Aldana Cohen, Journal of World-Systems Research
~Daniel Aldana Cohen, Journal of World-Systems Research
Selected as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2013 in the International Relations Category.
~Outstanding Academic Title, Choice
“Brian Gareau’s insightful From Precaution to Profit dives deep into a cavernous hole in what is widely considered to be the most successful international environmental treaty in history."—Social Forces
~Social Forces
“From Precaution to Profit is an outstanding book that makes an extremely valuable contribution to our understanding of global environmental governance. Gareau’s work should be widely read by both environmental sociologists and those interested in global and transnational processes.”—American Journal of Sociology
~Oriol Mirosa, American Journal of Sociology