Adaptive Governance: Integrating Science, Policy, and Decision Making Contributor(s): Brunner, Ronald (Author), Steelman, Toddi (Author), Coe-Juell, Lindy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0231136242 ISBN-13: 9780231136242 Publisher: Columbia University Press OUR PRICE: $118.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2005 Annotation: Drawing case studies, the authors of this work examine how adaptive governance breaks the gridlock in natural-resource policy. Unlike scientific management, which relies on science as the foundation for policies made through a central authority, adaptive governance integrates other types of knowledge into the decision-making process. The authors emphasize the need for open decision making, recognition of multiple interests in questions of natural-resource policy, and an integrative, interpretive science to replace traditional reductive, experimental science. |
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BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Political Science | Public Policy - Environmental Policy - Nature | Natural Resources |
Dewey: 333.709 |
LCCN: 2005041414 |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.25 lbs) 368 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
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Publisher Description: Drawing on five detailed case studies from the American West, the authors explore and clarify how to expedite a transition toward adaptive governance and break the gridlock in natural resource policymaking. Unlike scientific management, which relies on science as the foundation for policies made through a central bureaucratic authority, adaptive governance integrates various types of knowledge and organizations. Adaptive governance relies on open decision-making processes recognizing multiple interests, community-based initiatives, and an integrative science in addition to traditional science. Case studies discussed include a program to protect endangered fish in the Colorado River with the active participation of water developers and environmentalists; a district ranger's innovative plan to manage national forestland in northern New Mexico; and how community-based forestry groups are affecting legislative change in Washington, D.C. |