Book chapter
Theoretical perspectives on EIA and follow-up
Assessing Impact: Handbook of EIA and SEA Follow-up, pp.22-41
Earthscan
2004
Abstract
This chapter provides a theoretical background for EIA follow-up. It elaborates on concepts introduced in Chapter 1 and builds upon the work of Arts (1998) to examine the relationships between EIA and planning and decision-making in some detail. Box 2.1 defines some important terms used. The chapter first considers the origins of the concepts of EIA and follow-up in terms of seeking to rationalize decision-making and planning. Subsequent discussion explores the tension between the theoretical concepts and complex practice of planning, decision-making and project management, thereby highlighting the limitations of rational planning (i.e. EIA). The chapter ends with an examination of the role of EIA fellow-up for fitting EIA better in decision-making and the plan/project life cycle including implementation and management (Figure 1.1). Key theoretical issues raised in this chapter are consolidated in a practical framework for EIA follow—up in Chapter 3 and in the various case study chapters thereafter.
Details
- Title
- Theoretical perspectives on EIA and follow-up
- Authors/Creators
- A. Morrison-Saunders (Author/Creator)J. Arts (Author/Creator)
- Contributors
- A. Morrison-Saunders (Editor)J. Arts (Editor)
- Publication Details
- Assessing Impact: Handbook of EIA and SEA Follow-up, pp.22-41
- Publisher
- Earthscan; London
- Identifiers
- 991005541529407891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Environmental Science
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publisher URL
- http://www.earthscan.co.uk/?tabid=833
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