Routledge Social Impact Assessment and Monitoring Guide

Social Impact Assessment and Monitoring: A Guide To The Literature provides a systematic and critical review of more than 600 recent publications within social impact assessment (SIA) and related fields. This book is built on the idea that SIA is more than just an analytical technique. It serves as a logical and timely response to the growing need for better information to help people make decisions in an increasingly complex world. Written by Michael J. Carley, a research fellow at the Policy Studies Institute in London and an experienced planning consultant, this text offers deep insights into social policy analysis and impact assessment. Whether you are a student, researcher, or professional in environmental and social sciences, this guide offers a comprehensive look at the literature that shapes how we understand and monitor social impacts today.