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This text offers a detailed systematic approach to the important techniques of environmental decision-making. It emphasizes the interaction between people and their environment through an enquiry-based approach, and offers guidance on the way to analyze problems and choose appropriate techniques for solving them. This edition covers additional techniques and includes new exercises. The first section, on method, gives a clear account of decision-making methodology and an explanation of a broad selection of appropriate techniques. Sections cover areas including information technology and GIS, with expanded coverage of such topics as cost-benefit analysis and environmental impact assessment. The text emphasizes skills that are essential for A level. Part 2, on Practice, offers a range of decision-making activities in different countries that cover the key geographical topics and which provide practice for examinations. Exercises are supplied on disk, which provides a simulation based on Sim City.
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