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.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Prologue - After Columbus
Chapter 1. Taking Measures
Chapter 2. Sustainability in the Columbia Basin
Chapter 3. Compass: Adaptive Management
Chapter 4. Gyroscope: Negotiation and Conflict
Chapter 5. Sea Trials: Comparison Cases
Chapter 6. Navigational Lore: Expectations of Learning
Chapter 7. Seaworthiness: Civic Science
Chapter 8. Seeking Sustainability
Notes
Notes on Sources
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Index
