The authors of this book present a comprehensive analysis of impact management for such large-scale resource and industrial development projects as power plants, mines, and nuclear waste disposal facilities. An overall framework for designing an impact management program is presented and specific recommendations for implementing management measures are provided. This book is unique in that it provides a conceptual framework for choosing among alternative approaches in designing a management system, as well as offering practical guidance for implementing such systems.
This book outlines several conceptual frameworks for designing socioeconomic impact management programs and examines the key components of impact management systems, with attention to both conceptual bases for choosing among alternative approaches and practical considerations in implementing them.