A comprehensive, clearly structured and readable overview of the subject, Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment has established itself as the leading introduction to EIA worldwide. This fifth edition is a major update reflecting many significant changes in EIA procedures, process, practice and prospects over the last decade. In particular, it includes:








a much more international dimension, drawing on EIA activities worldwide;







an up-to-date coverage of the revised EU EIA Directive and its implementation;







the associated update of contemporary UK procedures and practice;







best practice on evolving methods in the EIA process;







a rich array of UK and many international case studies;







a new coverage of emerging EIA impact topics, including equality/deprivation; culture; resettlement; climate change; ecosystem services; and risk, resilience and cumulative impacts;







an appraisal of some next steps in the EIA process, including a more effective and proportionate EIA; the impact of technological change; the changing interpretation of the project; project implementati