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Environmental Assessment

H.E. Balbach; R. K. Jain; Webb; G. S. Stacey; L. V. Urban

Synopsis:
As with the first edition, the purpose of the book is to present a synthesis of ideas and professional experience to address the complex area of environmental assessment. In keeping with the approach outlined in federal law -- NEPA -- and its implementing regulations, the book provides a comprehensive, systematic approach to analyzing the effect that a project or action may have on the human environment.

Key Features:

*Provides a comprehensive approach for analyzing the environmental impact of a project.

*Present examples of methodologies for assessing the environment.

*Explores related topics, such as international perspectives on environmental assessment, the global commons, environmental justice, social and economic impacts.

*Includes about 150 pages of new text as well as case studies and case law.

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Other editions: Hardcover - 1993