Aldo Leopold And The Ecological Conscience

Author : Richard L. Knight,Susanne Riedel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2002-04-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780195348835

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Aldo Leopold and the Ecological Conscience by Richard L. Knight,Susanne Riedel Pdf

In Aldo Leopold and an Ecological Conscience ecologists, wildlife biologists, and other professional conservationists explore the ecological legacy of Aldo Leopold and his A Sand County Almanac and his contributions to the environmental movement, the philosophy of science, and natural resource management. Twelve personal essays describe the enormous impact he has had on each author, from influencing the daily operations of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the creation of a land-use ethics guide for Forest Service personnel, to much needed inspiration for continuing on in today's large, complex and often problematic world of science. Here is Aldo Leopold as a mentor, friend, and companion and an affirmation of his hope that science will continue to be practiced in the cause of conservation.

Author : Richard L. Knight,Suzanne Riedel
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Conservation biology
ISBN : 9780195149449

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Aldo Leopold and the Ecological Conscience by Richard L. Knight,Suzanne Riedel Pdf

In this work ecologists, wildlife biologists, and other conservationists explore the ecological legacy of Aldo Leopold and his contributions to the environmental movement, the philosophy of science, and natural resource management.

Author : Richard L. Knight,Suzanne Riedel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Conservation biology
ISBN : 0197700152

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Aldo Leopold and an Ecological Conscience by Richard L. Knight,Suzanne Riedel Pdf

In this work ecologists, wildlife biologists, and other conservationists explore the ecological legacy of Aldo Leopold and his contributions to the environmental movement, the philosophy of science, and natural resource management.

Author : Aldo Leopold
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781597267984

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For the Health of the Land by Aldo Leopold Pdf

Aldo Leopold's classic work A Sand County Almanac is widely regarded as one of the most influential conservation books of all time. In it, Leopold sets forth an eloquent plea for the development of a "land ethic" -- a belief that humans have a duty to interact with the soils, waters, plants, and animals that collectively comprise "the land" in ways that ensure their well-being and survival. For the Health of the Land, a new collection of rare and previously unpublished essays by Leopold, builds on that vision of ethical land use and develops the concept of "land health" and the practical measures landowners can take to sustain it. The writings are vintage Leopold -- clear, sensible, and provocative, sometimes humorous, often lyrical, and always inspiring. Joining them together are a wisdom and a passion that transcend the time and place of the author's life. The book offers a series of forty short pieces, arranged in seasonal "almanac" form, along with longer essays, arranged chronologically, which show the development of Leopold's approach to managing private lands for conservation ends. The final essay is a never before published work, left in pencil draft at his death, which proposes the concept of land health as an organizing principle for conservation. Also featured is an introduction by noted Leopold scholars J. Baird Callicott and Eric T. Freyfogle that provides a brief biography of Leopold and places the essays in the context of his life and work, and an afterword by conservation biologist Stanley A. Temple that comments on Leopold's ideas from the perspective of modern wildlife management. The book's conservation message and practical ideas are as relevant today as they were when first written over fifty years ago. For the Health of the Land represents a stunning new addition to the literary legacy of Aldo Leopold.

Author : Aldo Leopold
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780197500286

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A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold Pdf

Few books have had a greater impact than A Sand County Almanac, which many credit with launching a revolution in land management. Written as a series of sketches based principally upon the flora and fauna in a rural part of Wisconsin, the book, originally published by Oxford in 1949, gathers informal pieces written by Leopold over a forty-year period as he traveled through the woodlands of Wisconsin, Iowa, Arizona, Sonora, Oregon, Manitoba, and elsewhere; a final section addresses the philosophical issues involved in wildlife conservation. Beloved for its description and evocation of the natural world, Leopold's book, which has sold well over 2 million copies, remains a foundational text in environmental science and a national treasure.

Author : Robert Disch
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Nature
ISBN : WISC:89048113302

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The Ecological Conscience; Values for Survival by Robert Disch Pdf

A series of experts present essays emphasizing the importance of integrating ecological values with all technological, scientific, economic, and political activities to preserve natural resources and save the biosphere.

Author : Gifford Pinchot
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-15
Category : Education
ISBN : EAN:8596547316404

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The Training of a Forester by Gifford Pinchot Pdf

This work gives an exciting insight into the early days of the Forestry service in the US. Gifford Pinchot beautifully presents his views on the nature of the forest, the nation's responsibilities in maintaining and using the forest, and the personal conditions of forestry work.

Author : Curt D. Meine,Richard L. Knight
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1999-10-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780299165536

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The Essential Aldo Leopold by Curt D. Meine,Richard L. Knight Pdf

For the first time, the most important quotations of the great conservationist Aldo Leopold, author of A Sand County Almanac, are gathered in one volume. From conservation education to wildlife ecology, from wilderness protection to soil and water conservation, the writings of Aldo Leopold continue to have profound influence on those seeking to understand the earth and its care. Leopold biographer Curt Meine and noted conservation biologist Richard Knight have assembled this comprehensive collection of quotations from Leopold’s extensive and diverse writings, selected and organized to capture the richness and depth of the North American conservation movement. Prominent biologists, conservationists, historians, and philosophers provide introductory commentaries describing Leopold’s contributions in varied fields and reflecting upon the significance of his work today. Contributors: J. Baird Callicott David Ehrenfeld Susan L. Flader Eric T. Freyfogle Wes Jackson Paul W. Johnson Joni L. Kinsey Richard L. Knight Gary K. Meffe Curt Meine Gary Paul Nabhan Richard Nelson Bryan G. Norton David W. Orr Edwin P. Pister Donald Snow Stanley A. Temple Jack Ward Thomas Charles Wilkinson Terry Tempest Williams Donald Worster Joy B. Zedler

Author : J. Baird Callicott
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1987-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780299112332

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Companion to A Sand County Almanac by J. Baird Callicott Pdf

The first sustained study of Leopold's seminal book as well as a work of art, philosophy, and social commentary.

Author : Julianne Lutz Newton
Publisher : Shearwater
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2006-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : MINN:31951D02655819X

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Aldo Leopold's Odyssey by Julianne Lutz Newton Pdf

A household icon of the environmental movement, Aldo Leopold (1887-1948) may be the most quoted conservationist in history. A Sand County Almanac has sold millions of copies and his lyrical writings are venerated for their perceptions about land and how people might live in concert with the whole community of life. Using a fresh study of Leopold's unpublished archival materials, Julianne Lutz Newton retraces the intellectual journey that generated such passion and intelligence.

Author : Aldo Leopold
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1947*
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:71027476

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The Ecological Conscience by Aldo Leopold Pdf

Author : Julianne Lutz Warren
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781610917537

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Aldo Leopold's Odyssey, Tenth Anniversary Edition by Julianne Lutz Warren Pdf

In 2006, Julianne Lutz Warren (née Newton) asked readers to rediscover one of history’s most renowned conservationists. Aldo Leopold’s Odyssey was hailed by The New York Times as a “biography of ideas,” making “us feel the loss of what might have followed A Sand County Almanac by showing us in authoritative detail what led up to it.” Warren’s astute narrative quickly became an essential part of the Leopold canon, introducing new readers to the father of wildlife ecology and offering a fresh perspective to even the most seasoned scholars. A decade later, as our very concept of wilderness is changing, Warren frames Leopold’s work in the context of the Anthropocene. With a new preface and foreword by Bill McKibben, the book underscores the ever-growing importance of Leopold’s ideas in an increasingly human-dominated landscape. Drawing on unpublished archives, Warren traces Leopold’s quest to define and preserve land health. Leopold's journey took him from Iowa to Yale to the Southwest to Wisconsin, with fascinating stops along the way to probe the causes of early land settlement failures, contribute to the emerging science of ecology, and craft a new vision for land use. Leopold’s life was dedicated to one fundamental dilemma: how can people live prosperously on the land and keep it healthy, too? For anyone compelled by this question, the Tenth Anniversary Edition of Aldo Leopold’s Odyssey offers insight and inspiration.

Author : Aldo Leopold
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1992-12-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780299127633

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The River of the Mother of God by Aldo Leopold Pdf

His name is inextricably linked with a single work, A Sand County Almanac, a classic of natural history literature and the conservationist's bible. This book brings together the best of Leopold's essays.

Author : Curt Meine
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781597268547

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Correction Lines by Curt Meine Pdf

The last fifteen years have been a period of dramatic change, both in the world at large and within the fields of ecology and conservation. The end of the Cold War, the dot-com boom and bust, the globalizing economy, and the attacks of September 11, among other events and trends, have reshaped our worldview and the political environment in which we find ourselves. At the same time, emerging knowledge, needs, and opportunities have led to a rapid evolution in our understanding of the scientific foundations and social context of conservation. Correction Lines is a new collection of essays from one of our most thoughtful and eloquent writers on conservation, putting these recent changes into perspective and exploring the questions they raise about the past, present, and future of the conservation movement. The essays explore interrelated themes: the relationship between biological and social dimensions; the historic tension between utilitarian and preservationist approaches; the integration of varied cultural perspectives; the enduring legacy of Aldo Leopold; the contrasts and continuities between conservation and environmentalism; the importance of political reform; and the need to "retool" conservation to address twentyfirst-century realities. Collectively the essays assert that we have reached a critical juncture in conservation-a "correction line" of sorts. Correction Lines argues that we need a more coherent and comprehensive account of the past if we are to understand our present circumstances and move forward under unprecedented conditions. Meine brings together a deep sense of history with powerful language and compelling imagery, yielding new insights into the origins and development of contemporary conservation. Correction Lines will help us think more clearly about the forces that have changed, and are changing, conservation, and inspire us to address current realities and future needs.

Author : Aldo Leopold
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1986-12-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780345345059

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A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold Pdf

The environmental classic that redefined the way we think about the natural world—an urgent call for preservation that’s more timely than ever. “We can place this book on the shelf that holds the writings of Thoreau and John Muir.”—San Francisco Chronicle These astonishing portraits of the natural world explore the breathtaking diversity of the unspoiled American landscape—the mountains and the prairies, the deserts and the coastlines. Conjuring up one extraordinary vision after another, Aldo Leopold takes readers with him on the road and through the seasons on a fantastic tour of our priceless natural resources, explaining the destructive effects humankind has had on the land and issuing a bold challenge to protect the world we love.