Environmental and Social Impact Assessment: An Introduction - Couverture souple

Barrow, C

 
9780340662717: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment: An Introduction
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0340662719 ISBN 13 : 9780340662717
Editeur : Hodder Arnold, 1997

Synopsis

This new introduction to impact assessment examines the tools and approaches which try to ensure that the process of development follows the best possible course. Presupposing no prior knowledge of the subject it considers the concepts, methods and practice of impact assessment, and outlines its capabilities, characteristics and limitations.



The book includes coverage of both environmental and social impact assessment and emphasizes the importance of their use in advance of the decision-making process. An extensive bibliography, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary of terms are also provided. Barrow's accessible new text is essential reading for those approaching the subject for the first time, whether from a science or a social science background.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This new introduction to impact assessment examines the tools and approaches which try to ensure that the process of development follows the best possible course. Presupposing no prior knowledge of the subject it considers the concepts, methods and practice of impact assessment, and outlines its capabilities, characteristics and limitations.

The book includes coverage of both environmental and social impact assessment and emphasizes the importance of their use in advance of the decision-making process. An extensive bibliography, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary of terms are also provided. Barrow's accessible new text is essential reading for those approaching the subject for the first time, whether from a science or a social science background.

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Éditeur
Hodder Arnold
Date d'édition
1997
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0340662719
ISBN 13 
9780340662717
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
320
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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9780340662724: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment: An Introduction

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0340662727 ISBN 13 :  9780340662724
Editeur : Hodder Arnold, 1997
Couverture rigide