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Originally published by Abt Books in 1981, this manual has been designed to provide the reader with a practical guide to designing and conducting public involvement programs as part of agency or corporate decision making. Offers valuable skills for government and corporate decision makers required by law to solicit public opinion in designing and implementing programs. Provides advice on designing public and small group meetings, working with the media, defusing volatile issues, meeting hostile audiences, and preparing summary reports.

Internationally renowned facilitator and public participation consultant James L. Creighton offers a practical guide to designing and facilitating public participation of the public in environmental and public policy decision making. Written for government officials, public and community leaders, and professional facilitators, The Public Participation Handbook is a toolkit for designing a participation process, selecting techniques to encourage participation, facilitating successful public meetings, working with the media, and evaluating the program. The book is also filled with practical advice, checklists, worksheets, and illustrative examples.