The Integration Imperative (eBook)

Michael Gillingham serves as professor of Ecosystem Science and Management Program for the University of Northern British Columbia.  Dr. Gillingham's research interests include the application of quantitative analyses and modeling to aspects of behavioural ecology, and wildlife ecology and management.Greg Halseth serves as Canada Research Chair in Rural and Small Town Studies for the University of Northern British Columbia. His research covers community economic development, rural and small town social geography, and rural policy.Chris Johnson serves as associate professor for the University of Northern British Columbia's Ecosystem Science and Management Program. His research interests include  include cumulative impacts of resource development on wildlife, assessment of species-distribution models, and community-based conservation monitoring and planning.Margot Parkes serves as Canada Research Chair in Health, Ecosystems, and Society for the University of Northern British Columbia. Her research covers complex issues bringing together public health, education, and policy.

Table of ContentsPart I     Chapter 1 Cumulative Effects and Impacts: The Need for a More Inclusive, Integrative, Regional Approach           Chapter 2 Defining and Identifying Cumulative Environmental, Health, and Community Impacts Part II    Chapter 3 Cumulative Impacts and Environmental Values             Chapter 4 Cumulative Effects and Impacts: Introducing a Community Perspective             Chapter 5 Perspectives on Health and Well-Being: Cumulative Determinants of Health Impacts in Rural, Northern, and Resource-Dependent Communities        Chapter 6 Exploring Cumulative Effects and Impacts through Examples  Part IVChapter 7 An Imperative for Change: Towards an Integrative Understanding       Chapter 8 A Revolution in Strategy, Not Evolution of Practice: Towards an Integrative Regional Cumulative Impacts Framework         Index    Contributors