Advanced Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment: Second Edition (Elgar Advanced Introductions series) - Tapa dura

Sinopsis

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.

This updated second edition of the Advanced Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment offers an up-to-date exploration of the current theory and practice of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), a crucial tool for evaluating and mitigating the impacts of development projects on the environment. Angus Morrison-Saunders provides an overview of the key concepts, principles, and methodologies of EIA, with a focus on recent developments, emerging trends, and best practices in the field.

Key Features:

• Fresh analyses of how environment and development intersect in EIA
• Exploration of the fundamental ideas promoted by the pioneers of EIA
• Revised content on international best practice EIA principles and how they apply today
• Reflections on the increasing need to adopt a holistic, sustainability-oriented approach to EIA.

With accessible style, comprehensive coverage, and a practical approach, this book is an essential resource for students, scholars, and practitioners in environmental studies, environmental governance, policy and regulation, urban planning, and related fields who want to deepen their understanding of EIA.

"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.