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Author Ruth, Matthias, author.

Title Handbook of research methods and applications in environmental studies / edited by Matthias Ruth
Published Cheltenham, UK : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2015

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Description 1 online resource
Series Handbooks of research methods and applications
Handbooks of research methods and applications.
Contents pt. 1. Understanding and shaping the social context of environmental studies -- pt. 2. Modeling resource use, environmental service provision, production and emissions in theory and practice
Summary "This volume 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; 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."-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed August 31, 2015)
Subject Environmental economics -- Research -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Environmental sciences -- Research -- Methodology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
SCIENCE -- Environmental Science.
Environmental sciences -- Research -- Methodology
Genre/Form handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781783474646
1783474645