Drought, Risk Management, and Policy (PDF)
Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
(Sprache: Englisch)
This timely collection explores the complex relationship between scientific research and decision making with respect to drought in Australia and the United States. Drawing on the work of respected researchers and policy practitioners, it discusses the...
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This timely collection explores the complex relationship between scientific research and decision making with respect to drought in Australia and the United States. Drawing on the work of respected researchers and policy practitioners, it discusses the issues associated with decision making under uncertainty, as well as the perspectives, needs, and expectations of scientists, policy makers, and individuals. Starting from the position that drought is a risk to be managed, the contributors examine the challenges of evidence-based policy-making. Throughout, they offer valuable insights for countries facing drought.
Autoren-Porträt
Dr. Linda Botterill is a professor in Australian public policy in the Faculty of Business, Government & Law at the University of Canberra. Her research interest is the policy development process, particularly the role of values in the policy process with a focus on rural policy. She is widely published in public policy and political science journals and is the author or coeditor of several books. Geoff Cockfield is a professor in politics and economics and a research associate in the Australian Centre for Sustainable Catchments at the University of Southern Queensland. Geoff worked in agricultural industries and rural journalism before starting an academic career. With Linda Botterill, he has edited a book on the National Party of Australia and produced a number of articles on agricultural policy in Australia.
Bibliographische Angaben
- 2013, 226 Seiten, Englisch
- Herausgegeben: Linda Courtenay Botterill, Geoff Cockfield
- Verlag: Taylor & Francis
- ISBN-10: 1439876509
- ISBN-13: 9781439876503
- Erscheinungsdatum: 28.01.2013
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