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Factors characterizing wicked problems—long-term, large-scale, entrenched interests, compounding risks and uncertainties—are part of many environmental problems; learning to address these dilemmas is an essential skill for environmental problem-solvers
Authors explore the use of learning networks as a way to address uncertainties and conflicts inherent in wicked problems; the book offers practical guidance and resources
Offers real experience and therefore is valuable to students and practitioners
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
This new book examines past experience and future directions in the management of so-called "wicked" environmental problems-those characterized by large-scale, long-term policy dilemmas and contentious political stalemates. Most important, the book reviews current thinking on the way forward, focusing on the implementation of "learning networks," in which public managers, technical experts, and public stakeholders collaborate in decision-making processes that are analytic, iterative, and deliberative.
Wicked Environmental Problems offers new approaches for managing environmental conflicts and shows how managers could apply these approaches within common, real-world statutory decision-making frameworks. It is essential reading for anyone concerned with managing environmental problems.
About the authors
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Wicked Environmental Problems
Book Subtitle: Managing Uncertainty and Conflict
Authors: Peter J. Balint, Ronald E. Stewart, Anand Desai, Lawrence C. Walters
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5822/978-1-61091-047-7
Publisher: Island Press Washington, DC
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Island Press 2011
eBook ISBN: 978-1-61091-047-7Published: 02 October 2011
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 256
Topics: Environmental Management, Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice, Applied Ecology, Life Sciences, general