Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Environmental Studies by Matthi

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This Handbook presents methods to advance the understanding of interdependencies between the well being of human societies and the performance of their biophysical environment.

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This Handbook presents methods to advance the understanding of interdependencies between the well-being of human societies and the performance of their biophysical environment. It showcases applications to material and energy use; urbanization and technological transition; economic growth and social vulnerabilities; development and governance of social and industrial networks; and the role of history, culture, and science itself in carrying out analysis and guiding policy as well as the role of theory, data, and models in guiding decisions.Unique features include:in-depth presentation of methods and applications in environmental studiesdiverse examples of research methods complemented by a wide geographic and thematic range of applicationsa careful balance between a review of the state of the art in environmental studies and an exploration of new developments in research methods and applicationsstrong emphasis on historic, social, and cultural issues together with the life sciences needed to fully assess environmental changeaccessibility to a wide readership.Academics and students interested in broadening their knowledge of methods and applications in environmental studies will find this book to be a valuable resource. It will also be of great use to practitioners in environmental agencies looking to gain an insight into particular research methods.Contributors: L. Alçada-Almeida, P. Antunes, E.B. Barbier, A.M.Bassi, C.R. Binder, R. Boyd, L.K. Campbell, J.J.T. Connolly, C. Court, L.C. Dias, A. Drachen, K. Feng, D.R. Fisher, H. Folmer, H. Ghadimi, B. Gill, S. Gößling-Reisemann, C.A.S. Hall, D. Hardy, C. Hartefeld, K. Hubacek, M.E. Ibarrarán, R. Jackson, H.W. Kua, S. Locke, M. Olazabal, M. Paolisso, M. Patterson, M. Popp, D. Reckien, M. Ruth, R. Santos, R. Schoell, J. Schubert, L. Shi, S. Silva, H. Smith, K. Stave, E.S. Svendsen, C. Taiapa, D.S.K. Thomas, P. Von Mouche, N. Videira, J. Zhu, T. Zimmermann

Author Biography

Edited by Matthias Ruth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research, University of York, UK

Table of Contents

Contents:PART I: UNDERSTANDING AND SHAPING THE SOCIAL CONTEXT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES1. An Introduction to Methods and Applications in Environmental StudiesMatthias Ruth2. Public Meanings of Science and the EnvironmentSimon Locke3. Cross-Cultural Environmental Research Processes, Principles and Methods – Coastal Examples from Aotearoa/New ZealandDerrylea Hardy, Murray Patterson, Huhana Smith and Caine Taiapa4. Understanding Culture and Environment Dynamics Using Cultural Consensus AnalysisMichael Paolisso5. Mixed Methods Analysis of Urban Environmental Stewardship NetworksJames J.T. Connolly, Erika S. Svendsen, Dana R. Fisher and Lindsay K. Campbell6. The Structured Mental Model ApproachClaudia R. Binder, Regina Schoell and Monika Popp7. Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping: Applications to Urban Environmental Decision-makingMarta Olazabal and Diana Reckien8. Action Research for Coherently Integrated Sustainability Policy Design and ImplementationHarn Wei KuaPART II: MODELING RESOURCE USE, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE PROVISION, PRODUCTION AND EMISSIONS IN THEORY AND PRACTICE9. Energy Return on Investment (EROI) and its Implications for Long-term ProsperityCharles A.S. Hall10. A Multi-region Input-output Analysis of Global Virtual Water FlowsKuishuang Feng and Klaus Hubacek11. Dynamic Product-centric MFATill Zimmermann and Stefan Gößling-Reisemann12. Network Analysis of Industrial EcosystemsJunming Zhu and Lei Shi13. Linking Environmental and Economic Frameworks to Model Technology TransitionsRandall Jackson, Christa Court and Hodjat Gahdimi14. System Dynamics for Environmental ApplicationKrystyna Stave15. Using Participatory System Dynamics in Environmental and Sustainability DialoguesPaula Antunes, Krystyna Stave, Nuno Videira and Rui Santos16. Analyzing Green Growth: Integrating Models to Assess Green Economy: Methods and Application to MexicoMaría Eugenia Ibarrarán, Andrea M. Bassi and Roy Boyd17. Valuing Estuarine and Coastal Ecosystems for Storm ProtectionEdward B. Barbier18. Are Cities Really Smart? The Environmental Impact of Urban and Rural Municipalities According to Different Methodological PerspectivesJohannes Schubert and Bernhard Gill19. Vulnerability AssessmentsDeborah S.K.Thomas20. Multi-criteria Environmental Performance Assessment with an Additive ModelLuís C. Dias , Sandra Silva and Luís Alçada-Almeida21. Gaming on Environmental IssuesCasper Harteveld and Anders Drachen22. Nash Equilibria of Transboundary Pollution GamesHenk Folmer and Pierre van MoucheIndex

Review

'An up to date collection of methods and applications for analyzing environmental problems ranging from energy return on energy invested to international trade in virtual water and much else. The book will be of both academic and practical value to ecological economists, geographers, and environmental scientists. Highly recommended.'- Herman E. Daly, University of Maryland, US

Review Quote

'This Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the topical and methodological breadth and diversity of the interdisciplinary field of environmental studies. The chapters, each written by leading experts in the field, illustrate cutting-edge quantitative, qualitative and mixed methodologies used in environmental studies research. The Handbook will make an ideal primary or supplemental textbook for graduate research and methods courses. It will also be an excellent resource for environmental studies students, faculty and researchers.'

Details ISBN1783474637 Author Matthias Ruth Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd ISBN-10 1783474637 ISBN-13 9781783474639 Publication Date 2015-08-28 Pages 544 Language English Year 2015 Format Hardcover Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Cheltenham Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2015-08-28 NZ Release Date 2015-08-28 UK Release Date 2015-08-28 Series Handbooks of Research Methods and Applications series Edited by Matthias Ruth DEWEY 333.7072 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this

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