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Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Environmental Studies (Hardcover)
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Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Environmental Studies (Hardcover)
Series: Handbooks of Research Methods and Applications series
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This Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the topical and
methodological breadth and diversity of the interdisciplinary field
of environmental studies. The chapters, each written by leading
experts in the field, illustrate cutting-edge quantitative,
qualitative and mixed methodologies used in environmental studies
research. The Handbook will make an ideal primary or supplemental
textbook for graduate research and methods courses. It will also be
an excellent resource for environmental studies students, faculty
and researchers.' - Robin Leichenko, Rutgers University, US'Usually
a book with a title like this is bought by libraries, used
occasionally by desperate researchers seeking a new analysis tool.
This book is not like that - although between the covers you will
find everything need for such emergencies. Rather this is a walk
through magic and mystery of environmental science, from cultural
aspects to green economy, virtual water to the latest in gaming.
Buy and use it for emergencies by all means, but it's a great read
too!' - Peter Bridgewater, Centre for Museums and Heritage, The
Australian National University 'An up-to-date collection of methods
and applications for analyzing environmental problems ranging from
energy return on energy invested to international trade in virtual
water and much else. The book will be of both academic and
practical value to ecological economists, geographers, and
environmental scientists. Highly recommended.' - Herman E. Daly,
University of Maryland, US This Handbook presents methods to
advance the understanding of interdependencies between the
well-being of human societies and the performance of their
biophysical environment. It showcases applications to material and
energy use; urbanization and technological transition; economic
growth and social vulnerabilities; development and governance of
social and industrial networks; and the role of history, culture,
and science itself in carrying out analysis and guiding policy as
well as the role of theory, data, and models in guiding decisions.
Unique features include: - in-depth presentation of methods and
applications in environmental studies - diverse examples of
research methods complemented by a wide geographic and thematic
range of applications - a careful balance between a review of the
state of the art in environmental studies and an exploration of new
developments in research methods and applications - strong emphasis
on historic, social, and cultural issues together with the life
sciences needed to fully assess environmental change -
accessibility to a wide readership. Academics and students
interested in broadening their knowledge of methods and
applications in environmental studies will find this book to be a
valuable resource. It will also be of great use to practitioners in
environmental agencies looking to gain an insight into particular
research methods. Contributors: L. Alcada-Almeida, P. Antunes, E.B.
Barbier, A.M.Bassi, C.R. Binder, R. Boyd, L.K. Campbell, J.J.T.
Connolly, C. Court, L.C. Dias, A. Drachen, K. Feng, D.R. Fisher, H.
Folmer, H. Ghadimi, B. Gill, S. Goessling-Reisemann, C.A.S. Hall,
D. Hardy, C. Hartefeld, K. Hubacek, M.E. Ibarraran, R. Jackson,
H.W. Kua, S. Locke, M. Olazabal, M. Paolisso, M. Patterson, M.
Popp, D. Reckien, M. Ruth, R. Santos, R. Schoell, J. Schubert, L.
Shi, S. Silva, H. Smith, K. Stave, E.S. Svendsen, C. Taiapa, D.S.K.
Thomas, P. Von Mouche, N. Videira, J. Zhu, T. Zimmermann
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