This book pioneers the application of decision analysis to environmental problems. It focuses on the multiple complexities and uncertainties inherent in these problems and offers a methodology for rationally synthesizing all the relevant information to select the 'best' alternative course of action. The author contends that decision analysis can substantially improve decision-making and contribute to the design of better environmental policies. The book covers a wide range of environmental problems, including air and water pollution, noise, weather modification, and ecological disruption. It discusses in depth the major challenges in analyzing these problems, including the difficulty of defining objectives, measuring effectiveness, and dealing with uncertainty. The book also examines the ethical and political dimensions of environmental decision-making and discusses the role of decision analysis in facilitating public participation in this process. The author concludes that decision analysis is a valuable tool for improving environmental decision-making and promoting more sustainable environmental policies.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book pioneers the application of decision analysis to environmental problems. It focuses on the multiple complexities and uncertainties inherent in these problems and offers a methodology for rationally synthesizing all the relevant information to select the 'best' alternative course of action. The author contends that decision analysis can substantially improve decision-making and contribute to the design of better environmental policies. The book covers a wide range of environmental problems, including air and water pollution, noise, weather modification, and ecological disruption. It discusses in depth the major challenges in analyzing these problems, including the difficulty of defining objectives, measuring effectiveness, and dealing with uncertainty. The book also examines the ethical and political dimensions of environmental decision-making and discusses the role of decision analysis in facilitating public participation in this process. The author concludes that decision analysis is a valuable tool for improving environmental decision-making and promoting more sustainable environmental policies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781333177638_0
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