Mediated Modeling
Subtitle: A System Dynamics Approach To Environmental Consensus Building
Contributors: Thomas Dietz (Foreword)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Island Press
Published: April 1, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9781559639613
Subjects: The Environment; Public Policy - Environmental Policy; Environmental Science; Computer Simulation; Business & Economics; Environmental Studies; Natural Resources; Business/Economics; Environmental sciences; Political Science / Regional Planning; Simulation methods; Nature; Environmental Economics; Decision making; Environmental management
First sentence: Human economic activity now influences ecological systems not only at the local but also at the global level.
Description: "Mediated Modeling is a practical guide to a new approach to environmental problem-solving, one that harnesses the power of computer modeling to guide policy and management decisions. Rather than having outside experts dispense answers to local stakeholders, mediated modeling brings together diverse interests to build a shared level of understanding of complex problems and foster broad and deep consensus through joint model building. The book includes five in-depth case studies that describe the successful use of the technique in a variety of settings. Its step-by-step description of techniques and its practical advice on implementation offer a real-world solution for all those seeking to make sound decisions about the environment."--BOOK JACKET.