ISSN:
1572-9710
Keywords:
biodiversity
;
decision making
;
impact assessment
;
institutions
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The prominent theme in the debates concerning biodiversity has been the integration of biodiversity into social and economical processes. Integration has meant two different but related things: on one hand, biological phenomena have been contextualized in social and economical processes; on the other hand, biological issues have been incorporated into decision making. These two aspects of integration are related: knowing the context of biodiversity helps in assessing its worth for decision making. In what follows we will first look at the ramifications of decision making, on how to proceed when dealing with apparently incommensurable dimensions. Secondly, we will highlight some key issues in both biological and social impact assessment. Finally, we will propose a process model which takes into account the multiple aspects of biodiversity.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008844721451
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