Book 1

Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment provides students and practitioners with a clearly structured overview of the subject, as well as critical analysis and support for further studies. Written by three authors with extensive research, training and practical experience in EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment), the book covers the latest EIA legislation, guidance and good practice.

This edition updates essential information on:

* the evolving nature of EIA
* experience of the implementation of the changing EU and UK EIA procedures
* best practice in the EIA process
* other key issues in the process, explored in an extended case studies section
* comparative EIA systems worldwide
* development of SEA/SA legislation and practice
* prospects for the future of EIA.

Although the book's focus is on the UK and the EU, the principles and techniques it describes are applicable internationally. With colour images and a new modern design, the book provides an essential introduction to EIA for undergraduate and postgraduate students on planning courses, as well as those studying environmental management and policy, environmental sciences, geography and the built environment. Planners, developers, community groups and decision-makers in government and business will also welcome the book as an effective way to get to grips with this important and evolving subject that affects a wide range of development projects.


A revised edition of this standard text on urban and regional town planning, this book takes account of both current changes and expected future developments. It includes new material on regional planning concepts and theories, such as the role of multinational firms, transport factors and sociopolitical issues. All statistics have been updated and the new edition includes several new maps.

Regional Planning

by John Glasson and Tim Marshall

Published 1 January 2007
Regional Planning provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts and theory of regional planning in the UK. Drawing on examples from throughout the UK, it provides students and practitioners with a descriptive and analytical foundation for understanding this rapidly changing area of planning. The book includes four main sections covering: the context and history of regional planning theoretical approaches evolving practice future prospects. New questions and methods of theorizing are explored and new connections made with contemporary debates in geography, political science and planning theory. The elements of critical analysis allow both practitioners and more advanced students to reflect upon their activities in a contemporary context. Regional Planning is the essential, up-to-date text for students interested in all aspects of this increasingly influential subject.