Human Dimensions of Civil Engineering : Context and Decision-Making for a Sustainable Future (Paperback)

1. Why Contextual Knowledge Matters.? 2. Local and Regional Politics: NIMBYism and beyond.? 3. National Politics: Who cares about the climate crisis?? 4. Sociological Changes: Demographic trends in the ways that people live, work, and behave.? 5. Environmental Matters: Protectionism and protests.? 6. Sustainable Economics: Is net zero financially viable?? 7. History: Legacy and Long-Lasting Impacts.? 8. Public Versus Private Space: Whose bridge is it?? 9. The People: Working With and On Behalf of the Public.? 10. Other People: Working with Architects, Planners, Construction Professionals, and More.? 11. The Sustainable Future: Can we still make the changes today that we should have made yesterday?