{"product_id":"environmental-assessment-in-developing-and-transitional-countries-isbn-9780471985570","title":"Environmental Assessment in Developing and Transitional Countries","description":"Since the 1980s, and especially since the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, there has been a substantial extension in the adoption and use of Environmental Assessment (EA) procedures in developing countries and countries in transition (low and middle income countries). However, few existing texts in environmental assessment or development studies have reflected this trend sufficiently, until this publication. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Divided into two main parts: \u003cbr\u003e * EA Principles, Processes and Practice. \u003cbr\u003e * Country and Institutional Studies of EA Procedures and Practice. \u003cbr\u003e  This book explains the essentials of environmental impact association in the context of developing countries and assesses its importance to both developed and developing countries.  Introduction (N. Lee \u0026amp; C. George).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e EA PRINCIPLES, PROCESSES AND PRACTICE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Environmental Assessment in its Developmental and Regulatory Context (N. Lee).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Comparative Review of Environmental Assessment Procedures and Practice (C. George).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Screening and Scoping (C. Wood).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Environmental Impact Prediction and Evaluation (C. George).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Economic Valuation of Environmental Impacts (C. Kirkpatrick).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Social Impact Assessment (F. Vanclay).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reviewing the Quality of Environmental Assessments (N. Lee).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Methods of Consultation and Public Participation (R. Bisset).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Integrating Appraisals and Decision-making (N. Lee).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Environmental Monitoring, Management and Auditing (C. George).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e COUNTRY AND INSTITUTIONAL STUDIES OF EA PROCEDURES AND PRACTICE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Country Studies of EA in Chile, Indonesia and the Russian Federation (L. Contreras, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Country Studies of EA in Nepal, Jordan and Zimbabwe (R. Khadka, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Environmental Assessment in Development Banks and Aid Agencies (C. Rees, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Strengthening Future Environmental Assessment Practice: An International Perspective (H. Abaza).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.  \u003cp\u003e\"On the whole, it is a valuable volume, not only for academics and students but also for practitioners such as planners, decision makers, development bank officers, non-governmental organizations and others.\" (\u003cem\u003eJournal of Environmental Planning \u0026amp; Management,\u003c\/em\u003e Vol.44, No.6, 2001)   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorman Lee and Clive George are the authors of Environmental Assessment in Developing and Transitional Countries: Principles, Methods and Practice, published by Wiley.   Since the 1980s, and especially since the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, there has been a substantial extension in the adoption and use of Environmental Assessment (EA) procedures in developing countries and countries in transition (low and middle income countries). However, few existing texts in environmental assessment or development studies have reflected this trend sufficiently, until this publication. The book is divided into two main parts:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart 1: EA Principles, Processes and Practice. EA procedures and practice in low and middle income countries are overviewed in six different regions of the world. They are then examined, in greater detail, in each of the key stages in the EA process.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart 2: Country and Institutional Studies of EA Procedures and Practice. This section includes six country studies that cover Chile, Indonesia, Russia, Nepal, Jordan and Zimbabwe. Three institutional studies review EA procedures and practice in the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and bilateral development agencies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Environmental Assessment in Developing and Transitional Countries is intended for students on courses in environmental assessment, environmental planning and management, development studies and project appraisal. It will also be invaluable to many practitioners including those dealing with environment and development issues in government administrations, environmental agencies, NGOs, bilateral aid agencies, international development organisations, consultancies and international and regional development banks.","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989143699685,"sku":"NP9780471985570","price":97.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471985570.jpg?v=1761782974","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/environmental-assessment-in-developing-and-transitional-countries-isbn-9780471985570","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}