Public Participation in Sustainability Science: A Handbook

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Public Participation in Sustainability Science: A Handbook
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Bernd Kasemir
Edited by Jill Jager
Edited by Carlo C. Jaeger
Edited by Matthew T. Gardner
Foreword by William C. Clark
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:312
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenrePolitical economy
Pollution and threats to the environment
Environmental science, engineering and technology
ISBN/Barcode 9780521521444
ClassificationsDewey:363.735
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 10 April 2003
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book discusses how citizens can participate more effectively in sustainability science and environmental policy debates. It discusses designs for participatory procedures, and experiences of their application to issues of global change. While the focus is on citizen participation, the involvement of specific stakeholders - including water managers and venture capitalists - is also addressed. The book describes how focus group methods were combined with the interactive use of computer models into new forms of participation, tested with six hundred citizens. The results are discussed in relation to other important topics, including greenhouse gas and water management. By combining this with an examination of issues of interactive governance and developing country participation, the book provides state-of-the-art, practical insights for students, researchers and policy makers alike.

Reviews

'... a fascinating reflexive account of the 'voyage of discovery' undertaken by a research community, and makes stimulating reading for anyone interested in participatory integrated assessment research.' Environmental Values '... a solid, rigorous contribution that will be useful for scholars in the sociology of science, citizenship studies and environmental education as well.' Political Studies Review '... the forensically detailed write-ups of the data, including copious quotations from participants, assists the reader in judging the value of the research - a degree of flexibility for which the authors ought to be commended ... The book addresses many intriguing issues.' Public Administration