{"product_id":"structured-decision-making-michael-c-runge-9781421437569","title":"Structured Decision Making: Case Studies in Natural Resource Management","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides and analyzes real examples of how structured decision making (SDM) can help solve complex problems involving natural resources.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen faced with complicated, potentially controversial decisions that affect our environment, many resource management agencies have come to realize the value of structured decision making (SDM)--the systematic use of principles and tools of decision analysis. Few professionals, however, have extensive experience implementing SDM. \u003ci\u003eStructured Decision Making\u003c\/i\u003e provides key information to both current adopters of the method and those who are deploying it for the first time by demonstrating the formal use of decision analysis to support difficult, real-world natural resource management decisions. Drawing on case studies from multiple public agencies in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Mauritius, the editors present an overview of decision analysis, a classification of decision types, and a catalog of decision analysis methods. Dozens of detailed charts and maps help contextualize the material. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese case studies examine a rich variety of topics, including\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- keeping forest birds free from disease\u003cbr\u003e- conserving imperiled freshwater mussels\u003cbr\u003e- managing water for oil sands mining\u003cbr\u003e- dealing with coastal wetlands in the face of sea-level rise\u003cbr\u003e- designing networks for prairie-dependent taxa\u003cbr\u003e- combatting invasive alpine shrubs\u003cbr\u003e- managing vernal pool habitats for obligate amphibian species \u003cbr\u003e- and much more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAimed at decision makers tackling natural resource challenges in government agencies around the world, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate students preparing to work in natural resource management, \u003ci\u003eStructured Decision Making\u003c\/i\u003e shows how SDM can be implemented to achieve optimal outcomes that integrate social values and scientific understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributors: Taber D. Allison, Larissa L. Bailey, Ellen A. Bean, Clint W. Boal, Gregory Breese, Stefano Canessa, Jean Fitts Cochrane, Sarah J. Converse, Cami S. Dixon, John G. Ewen, Christelle Ferri鑽e, Jill J. Gannon, Beth Gardner, Adam W. Green, Justin A. Gude, Victoria M. Hunt, Kevin S. Kalasz, Melinda G. Knutson, Jim Kraus, Graham Long, Eric V. Lonsdorf, James E. Lyons, Conor P. McGowan, Sarah E. McRae, Michael S. Mitchell, Clinton T. Moore, Joslin L. Moore, Steven Morey, Dan W. Ohlson, Charlie Pascoe, Andrew Paul, Eben H. Paxton, Lori B. Pruitt, Michael C. Runge, Sarah N. Sells, Terry L. Shaffer, Stephanie Slade, David R. Smith, Jennifer A. Szymanski, Terry Walshe, Nicolas Zu?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael C. Runge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1421437562\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781421437569\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/12\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 6.80w x 0.90d","brand":"Michael C. Runge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43941021286655,"sku":"9781421437569","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_346b8af9-29aa-465e-a108-30d24f5544f8.jpg?v=1681450461","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/structured-decision-making-michael-c-runge-9781421437569","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}