{"product_id":"the-international-handbook-of-social-impact-assessment-conceptual-and-methodological-advances-9781840649352","title":"The International Handbook of Social Impact","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSocial Impact Assessment (SIA) is the process of analysing and managing the intended and unintended consequences on the human environment of planned interventions (policies, programmes, plans, projects) so as to bring about a more sustainable and equitable biophysical and human environment. This important \u003ci\u003eHandbook\u003c\/i\u003e presents an indispensable overview of the range of new methods and of the conceptual advances in SIA.\u003cp\u003eRecent increased attention to social considerations has led to substantial development in the techniques useful to, and the thinking in, SIA. A distinguished group of contributors provides an up-to-date and comprehensive account of the cutting-edge in SIA development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eHandbook\u003c\/i\u003e outlines a new understanding and definition of SIA and, as such, will be an invaluable reference tool for both practitioners and scholars at different levels working in the fields of SIA and environmental studies (including both impact assessment and management).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'This book provides a valuable addition to the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) literature. While the volume addresses several good examples of \"how to\" case studies it also firmly addresses the importance of the need for firm conceptual and theoretical guidelines for SIA practice. . . the volume is an excellent contribution to the SIA literature and I highly recommend it to both practitioner and researcher alike.'\u003c\/i\u003e -- Geoff Syme, Australasian Journal of Environmental Management\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'An innovative collection which takes social impact assessment to the frontiers of environmental and social policy and citizen awareness. Unusually, this collection includes both sophisticated quantitative tools and equally important chapters on participation, stakeholder involvement and environmental mediation. A most valuable source book.'\u003c\/i\u003e -- Michael Redclift, King's College, London, UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents:    Preface    1. Conceptual and Methodological Advances in Social Impact Assessment   Frank Vanclay  PART I: CONCEPTUAL ADVANCES IN SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT   2. Undertaking Longitudinal Research   Nick Taylor, Colin Goodrich, Gerard Fitzgerald and Wayne McClintock  3. Using Local Knowledge   James Baines, Wayne McClintock, Nick Taylor and Brigid Buckenham  4. Learning from Participatory Land Management   Neil Powell and Janice Jiggins  5. Integrating Environmental and Social Impact Assessment   Roel Slootweg, Frank Vanclay and Marlies van Schooten  6. Conceptualizing Social Change Processes and Social Impacts   Marlies van Schooten, Frank Vanclay and Roel Slootweg  7. Integrating Health and Social Impact Assessment   Robert Rattle and Roy E. Kwiatkowski  8. An Ecological Model of Wellbeing   Davianna Pomaika’i McGregor, Paula Tanemura Morelli, Jon Kei Matsuoka and Luciano Minerbi  PART II: METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES FOR BEST PRACTICE  9. Theory Formation and Application in Social Impact Assessment   Henk Becker  10. Computer-based Qualitative Data Methods   Gerard Fitzgerald  11. Assessing Gender Impacts   Bina Srinivasan and Lyla Mehta  12. Socioeconomic Modelling for Estimating Intergenerational Impacts Gijs Dekkers  13. Using Geographic Information Systems for Cultural Impact Assessment   Luciano Minerbi, Davianna Pomaika’i McGregor and Jon Kei Matsuoka  14. Vulnerability and Capacity Measurement   Mark Fenton, Sheridan Coakes and Nadine Marshall  15. Citizen Values Assessment   Annelies Stolp  16. Involving the Public   Richard Roberts  17. Handling Complex Societal Problems   Dorien DeTombe  18. Environmental Mediation    Helen Ross  Index","brand":"Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49413342429527,"sku":"9781840649352","price":161.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781840649352.jpg?v=1730519825","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-international-handbook-of-social-impact-assessment-conceptual-and-methodological-advances-9781840649352","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}