Rural areas need to fulfil a large variety of functions and to accommodate many activities. The complexity of the problems, limited funds, and the almost irreversible character of some interventions result in a compelling need to evaluate ex ante the effects of alternative solutions for designation of land, for measures to develop infrastructure, and for soil and water management. Scenario studies are undertaken to help manage the complexity, to place bounds on uncertainties, and to create new visions.
After an overview of the nature, variety and scope of scenario studies, the book illuminates various European examples and reviews, under the following headings:
| ISBN: | 9780792337485 |
| Publication date: | 30th November 1995 |
| Author: | Job F Th Schoute |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Netherlands |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 743 pages |
| Series: | Environment & Policy |
| Genres: |
Soil science and management Environmental economics Botany and plant sciences Sociology Political science and theory Society and Social Sciences |
Rural areas need to fulfil a large variety of functions and to accommodate many activities. The complexity of the problems, limited funds, and the almost irreversible character of some interventions result in a compelling need to evaluate ex ante the effects of alternative solutions for designation of land, for measures to develop infrastructure, and for soil and water management.
Scenario Studies for the Rural Environment features in the following genres: Soil science and management, Environmental economics, Botany and plant sciences, Sociology, Political science and theory, Society and Social Sciences
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Scenario Studies for the Rural Environment was written by Job F Th Schoute and published by Springer an imprint of Springer Netherlands
Scenario Studies for the Rural Environment has 743 pages
Yes it is part of Environment & Policy series