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China’s responsibility for climate change: Ethics, fairness and environmental policy / Edited by Paul G. Harris. Policy Press, May 2011, 256 p.http://www.policypress.co.uk/display.asp?ISB=9781847428127Drawing on practices and theories of environmental justice, 'China's  responsibility for climate change' describes China's contribution to  global warming and analyzes its policy responses. Contributors  critically examine China's practical and ethical responsibilities to  climate change from a variety of perspectives. They explore policies  that could mitigate China's environmental impact while promoting its own  interests and meeting the international community's expectations. The  book is accessible to a wide readership, including academics, policy  makers and activists.All royalties from sales of this book will be  donated to Friends of the Earth.ll royalties from sales of this book  will be donated to Friends of the Earth (© Policy Press)Contents:Part One:- Introduction: Diplomacy, responsibility and China’s climate change policy / Paul G. HarrisPart Two:- Determining responsibility: Climate duties, human rights and historical emissions / Derek Bell- Responsibility for emissions and aspirations for development / Olivia Bina- Differentiating historical responsibilities for climate change / Christian Ellermann, Niklas Höhne and Benito Müller- The non-cooperator pays principle and the climate standoff / Jonathan SymonsPart Three:- Policy implications: Evaluating ethical obligations across scales of governance / Erich W. Schienke- Short-lived greenhouse gases and climate fairness / Frances C. Moore and Michael C. MacCracken- Sustainable consumption and production in global value chains / Patrick Schroeder- Global governance, responsibility and a new climate regime / Andreas Oberheitmann and Eva SternfeldPart Four:- Conclusion: Chinese responsibility for climate change  / Paul G. Harris.