A Systems Approach To Social Impact Assessment

Author : Lawrence A. Palinkas
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429711417
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Systems Approach To Social Impact Assessment written by Lawrence A. Palinkas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-04-11 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides two case studies that demonstrate the use of systems analysis to forecast the often far-reaching consequences of government policies and economic development for the social relations and cultural values of different communities. The case studies examine the potential effects of oil development in two rural Alaskan communities, co

Author : LAWRENCE A. PALINKAS
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9780367008222
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Systems Approach to Social Impact Assessment written by LAWRENCE A. PALINKAS and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-05-23 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides two case studies that demonstrate the use of systems analysis to forecast the often far-reaching consequences of government policies and economic development for the social relations and cultural values of different communities. The case studies examine the potential effects of oil development in two rural Alaskan communities, comparing the impact of proposed oil-related activities with projected changes in the sociocultural and socioeconomic aspects of these communities under other sets of assumptions, such as the development of a local groundfish industry. Each case study begins with an ethnographic description of the community, organized along the lines of a systems model, which is then used to assess the impact of development upon economic activities, political and social organizations, religion, education, health and social services, and recreation. The systems approach to social impact assessment is a commonly used decision-making tool, and the comparisons set forth in these two case studies will allow managers and policymakers to better tailor models to suit the needs of their inquiries.

Author : Becker, Henk
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134220383
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Impact Assessment written by Becker, Henk and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended for introductory courses in SIA within sociology, social policy, human geography and political science at postgraduate level. Specialist postgraduate and professional courses in policy- orientated social research and in social and general impact assessment.

Author : Michael J Carley
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000311775
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Impact Assessment And Monitoring written by Michael J Carley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This systematic, critical review of more than 600 recent publications in social impact assessment (SIA) and related fields is based on the authors' belief that SIA is more than an analytical technique--it is also a logical and timely response to our ever-growing need for more and better information to facilitate decision making in an increasingly c

Author : Edward Jonathan Soderstrom
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Impact Assessment written by Edward Jonathan Soderstrom and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1981 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Frank Vanclay
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1781001197
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Directions in Social Impact Assessment written by Frank Vanclay and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This book should be read by anyone commissioning impact assessments who wants to build their understanding of the more progressive and innovative end of the topic. A job well done in the eyes of stakeholders and regulators requires proper social analysis.' Jon Samuel, Head of Social Performance, Anglo American 'The list of authors reads like a who's who in SIA. Academics and practitioners are equally represented among the authors. The book provides a good mix of broad theoretical concepts and specific practical topics.' Martin Haefele, Manager, Environmental Impact Assessment at Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada 'This book gives a very broad overview of where Social Impact Assessment is coming from, where it is now and where it could go: from an impact assessment tool to an impact management tool. It provides a realistic insight in both the achievements and the struggles of Social Impact Assessment. A recommended read for both those interested in Social Impact Assessment and those in related domains where social issues are gaining increasing importance, such as Environmental Assessment and Sustainability Appraisal.' Rob Verheem, Deputy Director, Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment This important new book outlines current developments in thinking in the field of Social Impact Assessment (SIA). It advances the theory and practice of SIA, and argues that a dramatic shift is required in the way socioeconomic studies and community participation is undertaken. The book emphasizes that, much more than the act of predicting impacts in a regulatory context, SIA needs to be the process of managing the social aspects of development and that there needs to be a holistic and integrated approach to impact assessment. It stresses that greater attention needs to be given to ensuring that the goals of development are attained and enhanced. This significant addition to the literature will be an invaluable reference for academics, consultants and practitioners.

Author : H. A. Becker
Publisher : Ucl PressLtd
ISBN 13 : 9781857283464
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Impact Assessment written by H. A. Becker and published by Ucl PressLtd. This book was released on 1997 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the author's own experience of impact assessment as a component of policy-oriented research, this book provides a practical introduction to the methodology of social impact assessment. The coverage is comprehensive, well-balanced and up-to-date, with a systematic approach to the effective use of techniques designed to sharpen public policy formulation. The book features case-study and exercise material, and also incorporates useful summaries at the end of each chapter, making it ideal for teaching purposes. Social impact assessment will also be an invaluable professional resource for social and environmental scientists, for policy makers and consultants, and for those running management seminars on strategic learning, scenario-planning and action research. It is also intended as a textbook for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students of social and environmental science, management and policy studies.

Author : Reidar Kvam
Publisher : Inter-American Development Bank
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Impact Assessment written by Reidar Kvam and published by Inter-American Development Bank. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This note provides an overview of good practice standards in Social Impact Assessment (SIA). It has been prepared by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), to provide guidance to practitioners and decision-makers. By applying the approach presented in this note, it is expected that the quality, consistency, and operational relevance of SIAs will improve. SIA facilitates the systematic integration of social issues in the planning and implementation of projects. It improves the quality and sustainability of projects, supports and strengthens national requirements, and enhances project acceptance and local ownership. The SIA helps to identify and manage potential adverse social impacts a project may cause or contribute to, and to maximize benefits to local communities and other groups.

Author : Claudia R. Binder
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108655246
Total Pages : 523 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sustainability Assessment of Urban Systems written by Claudia R. Binder and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-03-26 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our world is becoming more urban. More than fifty percent of the global population now lives in cities, which poses new challenges for sustainable development. This book integrates theory and methods of sustainability assessment with concepts from systems science to provide guidelines for assessing the sustainability of urban systems. It discusses different aspects of urban sustainability, from energy and housing, to mobility and health, covering social, economic and environmental factors, as well as the various stakeholders and actors involved. The book argues for the need to find models and solutions in order to design sustainable cities of the future in light of the complexity of urban social life. Including diverse case studies from the developed and developing world, this book provides a useful reference for researchers and students from a broad range of disciplines working in the field of sustainability, as well as for environmental consultants and policy makers.

Author : Rabel J. Burdge
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Conceptual Approach to Social Impact Assessment written by Rabel J. Burdge and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: