International Handbook of Social Impact Assessment

Conceptual and Methodological Advances

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is the process of analysing and managing the intended and unintended consequences on the human environment of planned interventions (policies, programmes, plans, projects) so as to bring about a more sustainable and equitable biophysical and human environment. This important Handbook presents an indispensable overview of the range of new methods and of the conceptual advances in SIA.Recent increased attention to social considerations has led to substantial development in the techniques useful to, and the thinking in, SIA. A distinguished group of contributors provides an up-to-date and comprehensive account of the cutting-edge in SIA development.This Handbook outlines a new understanding and definition of SIA and, as such, will be an invaluable reference tool for both practitioners and scholars at different levels working in the fields of SIA and environmental studies (including both impact assessment and management).

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Utgivningsdatum2006-09-27
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
FörlagEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN9781847201058

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Contents: Preface 1. Conceptual and Methodological Advances in Social Impact Assessment Frank VanclayPART I: CONCEPTUAL ADVANCES IN SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT 2. Undertaking Longitudinal Research Nick Taylor, Colin Goodrich, Gerard Fitzgerald and Wayne McClintock3. Using Local Knowledge James Baines, Wayne McClintock, Nick Taylor and Brigid Buckenham4. Learning from Participatory Land Management Neil Powell and Janice Jiggins5. Integrating Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Roel Slootweg, Frank Vanclay and Marlies van Schooten6. Conceptualizing Social Change Processes and Social Impacts Marlies van Schooten, Frank Vanclay and Roel Slootweg7. Integrating Health and Social Impact Assessment Robert Rattle and Roy E. Kwiatkowski8. An Ecological Model of Wellbeing Davianna Pomaika’i McGregor, Paula Tanemura Morelli, Jon Kei Matsuoka and Luciano MinerbiPART II: METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES FOR BEST PRACTICE 9. Theory Formation and Application in Social Impact Assessment Henk Becker10. Computer-based Qualitative Data Methods Gerard Fitzgerald11. Assessing Gender Impacts Bina Srinivasan and Lyla Mehta12. Socioeconomic Modelling for Estimating Intergenerational ImpactsGijs Dekkers13. Using Geographic Information Systems for Cultural Impact Assessment Luciano Minerbi, Davianna Pomaika’i McGregor and Jon Kei Matsuoka14. Vulnerability and Capacity Measurement Mark Fenton, Sheridan Coakes and Nadine Marshall15. Citizen Values Assessment Annelies Stolp16. Involving the Public Richard Roberts17. Handling Complex Societal Problems Dorien DeTombe18. Environmental Mediation Helen RossIndex

'This book provides a valuable addition to the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) literature. While the volume addresses several good examples of "how to" case studies it also firmly addresses the importance of the need for firm conceptual and theoretical guidelines for SIA practice. . . the volume is an excellent contribution to the SIA literature and I highly recommend it to both practitioner and researcher alike.'