The Importance of Nonobjective Judgments in Environmental Impact Assessments

TitleThe Importance of Nonobjective Judgments in Environmental Impact Assessments
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1981
AuthorsSusskind, L, Dunlap, L
JournalEnvironmental Impact Assessment Review
Volume2
Issue4
Abstract

The practice of environmental impact assessment (EIA) is shaped in large part by the values and beliefs of the professionals involved. Values-or nonobjective personal judgments of merit or worth influence the choices made at all junctures of an impact assessment. Personal or nonobjective considerations affect outcomes more than is usually recognized.

DOI10.1016/S0195-9255(81)80033-9