1st Edition

A Systems Approach To Social Impact Assessment Two Alaskan Case Studies

326 Pages
by Routledge

326 Pages
by Routledge

326 Pages
by Routledge

This book represents an effort at developing a qualitative model for use in social impact assessments. It provides two case studies that demonstrate the use of systems approach to social impact assessment and examine the potential effects of oil development in rural Alaskan communities.

Also of Interest -- Preface -- Introduction -- The Physical and Social Environment of Unalaska -- The Community Structure of Unalaska -- Forecast Scenarios for Unalaska -- The Physical and Social Environment of Cold Bay -- The Community Structure of Cold Bay -- Forecast Scenarios for Cold Bay

Biography

Lawrence A. Palinkas and Bruce Murray Harris are executive directors of Impact Assessment, Inc., a research corporation specializing in applied social science. John S. Petterson is president of Impact Assessment, Inc.