Compass and Gyroscope

Download or read book Compass and Gyroscope written by Kai N. Lee and published by . This book was released on 1993-06 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the Columbia River Basin in the Pacific Northwest as a case study, Kai Lee describes the concept and practice of "adaptive management," as he examines the successes and failures of past and present management experiences. Throughout the book, the author delves deeply into the theoretical framework behind the real-world experience, exploring how theories of science, politics, and cognitive psychology can be integrated into environmental management plans to increase their effectiveness.