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Harvard Kennedy School faculty disseminate their research in working publications and papers that contribute to public knowledge and fuel policy innovation. This list features recent faculty publications, including journal articles, books, edited volumes, research papers, and public testimony.

Faculty Publications

Pursuing Sustainability: An Introduction

Matson, Pamela, William C. Clark, and Krister Andersson. "Pursuing Sustainability: An Introduction." Pursuing Sustainability: A Guide to the Science and Practice. Ed. Pamela Matson, William C. Clark, and Krister Andersson. Princeton University Press, 2016, 1-13.

Sustainability and Biodiversity

Cavender-Bares, Jeannine, James Hefferman, Elizabeth King, Stephen Polasky, Patricia Balvanera, and William C. Clark. "Sustainability and Biodiversity." Encyclopedia of Biodiversity. Ed. Simon Levin. Academic Press, 2013, 71-84.

Evaluating the Influence of Global Environmental Assessments.

Clark, William C., Ronald B. Mitchell, and David W. Cash. "Evaluating the Influence of Global Environmental Assessments." Global Environmental Assessments: Information and Influence. Ed. Ronald B. Mitchell, William C. Clark, David W. Cash, and Nancy M. Dickson. MIT Press, 2006, 1-28.

Information and Influence.

Mitchell, Ronald B., William C. Clark, and David W. Cash. "Information and Influence." Global Environmental Assessments: Information and Influence. Ed. Ronald B. Mitchell, William C. Clark, David W. Cash, and Nancy M. Dickson. MIT Press, 2006, 307-338.

Science for Global Sustainability: Towards a New Paradigm.

Clark, William C., Paul J. Crutzen, and Hans Joachim Schellnhuber. "Science for Global Sustainability: Towards a New Paradigm." Earth Systems Analysis for Sustainability. Ed. Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Paul J. Crutzen, William C. Clark, Martin Claussen, and Hermann Held. MIT Press, 2004, 1-28.

Preface.

Matson, Pamela, William Clark C., et al. "Preface." Annual Review of Environment and Resources. Ed. Editorial Committee. Annual Reviews, 2004, vi-viii.

Foreword.

Clark, William C. "Foreword." Public Participation in Sustainability Science: A Handbook. Ed. Bernd Kasemir, Jill Jäger, Carlo C. Jaeger, Matthew T. Gardner. Cambridge University Press, 2003.

Research Systems for a Transition Toward Sustainability.

Clark, William C. "Research Systems for a Transition Toward Sustainability." Challenges of a Changing Earth: Proceedings of the Global Change Open Science Conference, Amsterdam. Ed. Will Steffen, Jill Jäger, David J. Carson, and Clare Bradshaw. Springer-Verlag, 2002.

Social Learning.

Clark, William C. "Social Learning." Encyclopedia of Global Change. .Oxford University Press, 2002.

Managing Global Environmental Change: An Introduction to the Volume.

Clark, William C., Jill Jäger, and Josee van Eindhoven. "Managing Global Environmental Change: An Introduction to the Volume." Learning to Manage Global Environmental Risks (Vol. 1). Ed. Social Learning Group. MIT Press, 2001.

Acid Rain, Ozone Depletion, and Climate Change: An Historical Overview.

Clark, William C., Jill Jäger, Jeannine Cavender-Bares, and Nancy M. Dickson. "Acid Rain, Ozone Depletion, and Climate Change: An Historical Overview." Learning to Manage Global Environmental Risks (Vol. 1). Ed. Social Learning Group. MIT Press, 2001.

Civic Science: America's Encounter with Global Environmental Risks.

Clark, William C., and Nancy M. Dickson. "Civic Science: America's Encounter with Global Environmental Risks." Learning to Manage Global Environmental Risk (Vol. 1). Ed. Social Learning Group. MIT Press, 2001.

Issue Attention, Framing, and Actors: An Analysis of Patterns Across Arenas.

Schreurs, Miranda A., William C. Clark, Nancy M. Dickson, and Jill Jäger. "Issue Attention, Framing, and Actors: An Analysis of Patterns Across Arenas." Learning to Manage Global Environmental Risks (Vol. 1). Ed. Social Learning Group. MIT Press, 2001.

Option Assessment in the Management of Global Environmental Risks.

Clark, William C., Josee van Eijndhoven, Nancy M. Dickson, et al. "Option Assessment in the Management of Global Environmental Risks." Learning to Manage Global Environmental Risks (Vol. 2). Ed. Social Learning Group. MIT Press, 2001.

Goal and Strategy Formulation in the Management of Global Environmental Risks.

Levy, Marc A., Jeannine Cavender-Bares, William C. Clark, et al. "Goal and Strategy Formulation in the Management of Global Environmental Risks." Learning to Manage Global Environmental Risks (Vol. 2). Ed. Social Learning Group. MIT Press, 2001.

Knowledge and Action: An Analysis of Linkages Among Management Functions for Global Environmental Risks.

Jäger, Jill, Josee van Eijndhoven, and William C. Clark. "Knowledge and Action: An Analysis of Linkages Among Management Functions for Global Environmental Risks." Learning to Manage Global Environmental Risks (Vol. 2). Ed. Social Learning Group. MIT Press, 2001.

The Long-Term Development of Global Environmental Risk Management: Conclusions and Implications for the Future.

van Eijndhoven, Josee, William C. Clark, and Jill Jäger. "The Long-Term Development of Global Environmental Risk Management: Conclusions and Implications for the Future." Learning to Manage Global Environmental Risk (Vol. 2). Ed. Social Learning Group. MIT Press, 2001.