Application of Science in Environmental Impact Assessment

This book defines an appropriate role for science in EIA and explores whether scientific theory and practice are at their vanguard in EIA and related applications. Based on this review, the book concludes that improvements to the quality of science in EIA will rely on the adoption of stronger participatory and collaborative working arrangements.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Methods 3. Conceiving A Role for Science in EIA 4. Foundations of Science in EIA 5. Beyond Traditional Science 6. Emerging Concepts for Science in EIA 7. Science in the EIA Process 8. Conclusions Index

About the author

Aaron J. MacKinnon has a Master of Environmental Studies from the School for Resource and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University, Canada.
Peter N. Duinker is a professor at the School for Resource and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University, Canada.
Tony R. Walker is an Assistant Professor at the School for Resource and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University, Canada.

Summary

This book defines an appropriate role for science in EIA and explores whether scientific theory and practice are at their vanguard in EIA and related applications. Based on this review, the book concludes that improvements to the quality of science in EIA will rely on the adoption of stronger participatory and collaborative working arrangements.

Product details

• Authors: Peter Duinker, Peter N Duinker, Peter N. Duinker, Aaron J MacKinnon, Aaron J. Mackinnon, Aaron J. Duinker Mackinnon, Audrey Thomas McCluskey, Tony Walker, Tony R Walker, Tony R. Walker
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2018
• EAN: 9780815387299
• ISBN: 978-0-8153-8729-9
• No. of pages: 142
• Series: Routledge Focus on Environment and Sustainability; Routledge Focus on Environment and Sustainability
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration