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Decision analysis has become widely recognized as an important
process for translating science into management actions. With
climate change and other systemic threats as driving forces in
creating environmental and engineering problems, there is a great
need for understanding decision making frameworks through a
case-study based approach. Management of environmental and
engineering projects is often complicated and multidisciplinary in
scope and nature, thus issues that arise can be difficult to solve
analytically. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis: Case Studies in
Engineering and the Environment provides detailed description of
MCDA methods and tools and illustrates their applications through
case studies focused on sustainability and system engineering
applications. New in the Second Edition: Addresses current and
emerging environmental and engineering problems Includes seven new
case studies to illustrate different management situations
applicable at the international level Builds on real case studies
from recent and relevant environmental and engineering management
experience Describes advanced MCDA techniques and extensions used
by practitioners Provides corresponding decision models implemented
using the DECERNS software package Gives a more holistic approach
to teaching MCDA methodology with a focus on sustainable solutions
and adoption of new technologies, including nanotechnology and
synthetic biology Given the novelty and inherent applicability of
this decision-making framework to the environmental and engineering
fields, a greater number of teaching tools for this topic need to
be made available. This book provides those teaching tools,
covering the breadth of the applications of MCDA methodologies with
clear explanations of the MCDA process. The case studies are
implemented in the DECERNS software package, allowing readers to
experiment and explore and to understand the full process by which
environmental managers assess these problems. This book is a great
resource for professionals and students seeking to learn decision
analysis techniques and apply similar frameworks to environmental
and engineering projects
Decision analysis has become widely recognized as an important
process for translating science into management actions. With
climate change and other systemic threats as driving forces in
creating environmental and engineering problems, there is a great
need for understanding decision making frameworks through a
case-study based approach. Management of environmental and
engineering projects is often complicated and multidisciplinary in
scope and nature, thus issues that arise can be difficult to solve
analytically. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis: Case Studies in
Engineering and the Environment provides detailed description of
MCDA methods and tools and illustrates their applications through
case studies focused on sustainability and system engineering
applications. New in the Second Edition: Addresses current and
emerging environmental and engineering problems Includes seven new
case studies to illustrate different management situations
applicable at the international level Builds on real case studies
from recent and relevant environmental and engineering management
experience Describes advanced MCDA techniques and extensions used
by practitioners Provides corresponding decision models implemented
using the DECERNS software package Gives a more holistic approach
to teaching MCDA methodology with a focus on sustainable solutions
and adoption of new technologies, including nanotechnology and
synthetic biology Given the novelty and inherent applicability of
this decision-making framework to the environmental and engineering
fields, a greater number of teaching tools for this topic need to
be made available. This book provides those teaching tools,
covering the breadth of the applications of MCDA methodologies with
clear explanations of the MCDA process. The case studies are
implemented in the DECERNS software package, allowing readers to
experiment and explore and to understand the full process by which
environmental managers assess these problems. This book is a great
resource for professionals and students seeking to learn decision
analysis techniques and apply similar frameworks to environmental
and engineering projects
Firsthand sources are brought together to illuminate the diversity
of American history in a unique way-by sharing the perspectives of
people of color who participated in landmark events. This
invaluable, four-volume compilation is a comprehensive source of
documents that give voice to those who comprise the American
mosaic, illustrating the experiences of racial and ethnic
minorities in the United States. Each volume focuses on a major
racial/ethnic group: African Americans, American Indians, Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders, and Latinos. Documents chosen by
the editors for their utility and relevance to popular areas of
study are organized into chronological periods from historical to
contemporary. The collection includes eyewitness accounts,
legislation, speeches, and interviews. Together, they tell the
story of America's diverse population and enable readers to explore
historical concepts and contexts from multiple viewpoints.
Introductions for each volume and primary document provide
background and history that help students understand and critique
the material. The work also features a useful primary document
guide, bibliographies, and indices to aid teachers, librarians, and
students in class work and research. Highlights the history and
experience of people of color in the United States through 450
important documents and firsthand accounts Introduces readers to
multiple viewpoints about landmark events Provides a unique and
helpful "Guide to Why and How to Use Primary Documents"
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