Overview

This book introduces the companion modelling approach by presenting the stance that underpins it, the methods and tools used with stakeholders and the specific role of models during the process. It addresses the means to deal with the different levels of decision-making and to take into account the various power relationships. It proposes a methodology to assess the impact of the approach on the stakeholders involved in the process. The book includes 27 case studies and 7 teaching tools that describe the successful use of the approach in a variety of settings or teaching contexts. It is intended for researchers working on rural development or renewable resources management, as well as students and teachers.

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Author:   Michel Étienne
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   2014 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   8.204kg
ISBN:  

9789401785563

ISBN 10:   9401785562
Pages:   403
Publication Date:   08 January 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Foreword.- Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- Chapter 1 Companion modelling: a method of adaptive and participatory research.- Chapter 2 The commodian stance: interpersonal skills and expertise.- Chapter 3 Models for sharing representations.- Chapter 4 Contexts and dependencies in ComMod processes.- Chapter 5 Power asymmetries in companion modelling processes.- Chapter 6 Assessment and monitoring of the effects of the ComMod approach.- Chapter 7 How do participants view the technologies used in companion modelling.- Chapter 8 ComMod: engaged research’s contribution to sustainable development.- Chapter 9 Learning about interdependencies and dynamics.- Chapter 10 The companion modelling approach, changing scales and multiple levels of organization.- Chapter 11 Transferring the ComMod approach.- Conclusion – Companion modelling: an adaptive approach?.- Appendix.- Descriptions of 27 case studies.- Description of games and models used in the companion modelling process.- References.- List of authors.

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Michel Étienne, director of research at the Ecodevelopment Unit of INRA at Avignon (France) is a plant ecologist and a modeller. He is one of the leaders of the ComMod group working on companion modelling. He has applied the approach to many sites in France and to several topics related to sustainable development including livestock farming and fire prevention, agricultural development and biodiversity conservation, forest management and landscape dynamics.

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