Public participation in environmental assessment and decision making / Panel on Public Participation in Environmental Assessment and Decision Making ; Thomas Dietz and Paul C. Stern, editors ; Committee on the Human Dimensions of Global Change, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education
1. Introduction -- 2. The Promise and Perils of Participation -- 3. The Effects of Public Participation -- 4. Public Participation Practice: Management Practices -- 5. Practice: Organizing Participation -- 6. Practice: Integrating Science -- 7. Context: The Issue -- 8. Context: The People -- 9. Overall Conclusions and Recommendations -- Appendix. Biographical Sketches of Panel Members and Staff
Summary
"This book reviews a wide range of evidence from many environmental contexts and different governmental levels, providing a wealth of information about what has been done and the outcomes. It offers a set of principles to guide whether, when, and how to involve the public in environmental decision making; and it offers recommendations for the people who have to make those decisions." "Whether you are a local water manager, part of a national team working on access to public parks, or an interested citizen, this volume offers insights and guidance on the critical question of public involvement. For those who study the issue more broadly, it offers a unique compilation of hundreds of studies that cover many aspects of the subject."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-297)
