Risk and Social Theory in Environmental Management - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0643104127 ISBN 13 : 9780643104129

Editeur : CSIRO Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Risk and Social Theory in Environmental Management marks a timely contribution, given that environmental management is no longer just about protecting pristine ecosystems and endangered species from anthropogenic harm; it is about calculating and managing the risks to human communities of rapid environmental and technological change. First, the book provides a solid foundation of the social theory underpinning the nature of risk, then presents a re-thinking of key concepts and methods in order to take more seriously the biophysical embeddedness of human society. Second, it presents a rich set of case studies from Australia and around the world, drawing on the latest applied research conducted by leading research institutions. In so doing, the book identifies the tensions that arise from decision-making over risk and uncertainty in a contested policy environment, and provides crucial insights for addressing on-ground problems in an integrated way.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CSIRO Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0643104127
• ISBN 13: 9780643104129
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 232
• Éditeur: Measham Thomas, Lockie Stewart
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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