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Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management
Human dimensions of natural resource management can be defined as an area of
investigation which attempts to describe, predict, understand and affect human
thought and action toward natural environments and to acquire such understanding
for the primary purpose of improving stewardship of natural resources. Human
dimensions research builds on concepts and theories from several disciplines
including sociology, psychology, economics, anthropology, geography, political science,
marketing, and education. The University of Delaware Sea Grant Marine Advisory
Service has been engaged in such investigations since the early 1980's. The research
has been beneficial to natural resource agency officials throughout the years.
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