A Guidebook for Technology Assessment and Impact Analysis
Author | : Alan L. Porter |
Publisher | : North-Holland |
Total Pages | : 552 |
Release | : 1980 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015002903121 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Guidebook for Technology Assessment and Impact Analysis written by Alan L. Porter and published by North-Holland. This book was released on 1980 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology and society; Institutionalization of TA/EIA; Basic features of an assessment; Strategies for particular assessments: bounding and techniques; Technology description and forecasting; Social description and forecasting; Impact identification and policy considerations; Impact analysis; Environmental analysis; Economic impact analysis; Analysis of social and psychological impacts; Technological, legal, and institutional/political analyses; Impact evaluation; Policy analysis; Communication of results; Project management; Evaluation of technology assessments and environmental impact statements; Critiques of TA/EIA; Future prospects.