I. Environmental Quality Indices. - 1 The Development of Perceived Environmental Quality Indices. - II. Scenic and Recreational Environments. - Introduction: The Constructs of Perceived Quality in Scenic and Recreational Environments. - 2 Criteria for Development and Application of Perceived Environmental Quality Indices. - 3 Perceived Quality of Scenic and Recreational Environments: Some Methodological Issues. - 4 Perceived Quality of Scenic and Recreational Environments: Research Needs and Priorities. - 5 Discussion Summary. - III. Residential and Institutional Environments. - Introduction: The Constructs of Perceived Quality in Residential and Institutional Environments. - 6 Perception of Environmental Quality: Some New Wineskins for Old Wine. - 7 Perceived Quality of Residential Environments: Some Methodological Issues. - 8 Perceived Quality of Residential and Institutional Environments: Research Needs and Priorities. - 9 Discussion Summary. - IV. Air Water and Sonic Environments. - Introduction: The Constructs of Perceived Air Water and Sonic Quality. - 10 Planning for Environmental Indices: Observer Appraisals of Air Quality. - 11 The Perception and Valuation of Water Quality: A Review of Research Method and Findings. - 12 Human Evaluations of Environmental Noise. - 13 Discussion Summary. - V. Overview. - 14 Summary and Research Strategies. - References and Bibliography. Language: English