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Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
16
Issue
2
Date
1/1/1986

Article Facts

Title
Disabling Communities: The Impact of Regulatory Proceedings
DOI
10.2190/M1QA-00CL-NJQH-YVQY
Author
Michael R. Edelstein
Pages
87-110
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Disabling Communities: The Impact of Regulatory Proceedings

Michael R. Edelstein

DOI: 10.2190/M1QA-00CL-NJQH-YVQY

Abstract

The social impacts of regulatory decision making upon affected citizens are evaluated. In part, these impacts stem from the differing perspectives of regulator and citizen regarding communication, expertise and acceptability of risk. A hard approach to regulatory decision making results in procedures which can have a "disabling" effect upon citizens. Analysis of a case study is used to illustrate the dynamics of disabling. The field of social impact assessment should address these process issues as well as being concerned with impacts associated with the project content.

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