Companion Modelling: A Participatory Approach to Support Sustainable Development - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9402402640 ISBN 13 : 9789402402643

Editeur : Springer, 2016

Synopsis

This book introduces the companion modelling approach by presenting the stance that underpins it, the methods and tools used with stakeholders and the specific role of models during the process. It addresses the means to deal with the different levels of decision-making and to take into account the various power relationships. It proposes a methodology to assess the impact of the approach on the stakeholders involved in the process.

The book includes 27 case studies and 7 teaching tools that describe the successful use of the approach in a variety of settings or teaching contexts. It is intended for researchers working on rural development or renewable resources management, as well as students and teachers.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Michel Étienne, director of research at the Ecodevelopment Unit of INRA at Avignon (France) is a plant ecologist and a modeller. He is one of the leaders of the ComMod group working on companion modelling. He has applied the approach to many sites in France and to several topics related to sustainable development including livestock farming and fire prevention, agricultural development and biodiversity conservation, forest management and landscape dynamics.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9402402640
• ISBN 13: 9789402402643
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 416
• Éditeur: Étienne Michel
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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