Environmental and Social Impact Assessment An Introduction

Name: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780340662724

ISBN-10: 0340662727

ISBN-13: 9780340662724

Edition: 1997

Authors: C. J. Barrow

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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 outlinesits 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. Whether from a science or asocial science background, Chris Barrow's accessible new text…

Book details

List price: $135.00
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Hodder Education Group
Publication date: 6/15/1997
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Size: 6.20" wide x 9.30" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgements



Introduction



Techniques that support impact assessment



Impact assessment: role and relationship with planning, policy, politics and management



The impact assessment process



Techniques and methods



The origins of impact assessment and its spread



Impact assessment in developing countries



Social impact assessment



Impact assessment in practice



Problems, challenges and the future of impact assessment


Glossary


Index