1st Edition

The Application of Science in Environmental Impact Assessment

142 Pages
by Routledge

150 Pages
by Routledge

150 Pages
by Routledge

This book charts the history of the application of science in environmental impact assessment (EIA) and provides a conceptual and technical overview of scientific developments associated with EIA since its inception in the early 1970s. The Application of Science in Environmental Impact Assessment begins by defining an appropriate role for science in EIA. From here it goes on to reflect more... Read more

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

Biography

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.