Conceptual Issues In Ecology

Author : Esa. Saarinen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400977969

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Conceptual Issues in Ecology by Esa. Saarinen Pdf

In this collection of essays, some of the leading ecologists and philosophers discuss the foundations of ecology and evolutionary biology. While large scale philosophical convictions and attitudes often direct the theorist's line of concrete action in data collection and in theory information, the founda tional convictions typically remain tacit, and are seldom argued for. The present collection aims to remedy this situation. It brings together scholars representing different approaches in a joint effort to explicate and analyse some of the key issues underlying ecological theorizing, be they conceptual, epistemological or ontological. The bulk of the present collection is reprinted from Synthese 43 (1980). William C. Wimsatt's paper 'Reductionistic Research Strategies and Their Biases in the Units of Selection Controversy' is in turn reprinted from T. Nickles (ed.) Scientific Discovery: Case Studies (D. Reidel, 1980). It appears here with the kind permission of Prof. Nickles. The publisher's consent for the reprints has been in each case automatic. The essays of Y rjo Haila and Olli Jarvinen, and of Leigh M. Van Valen appear here for the first time. In bringing the present collection together, as well as in editing the Synthese symposium on which it is based, I have greatly benefited from the suggestions of Professors Marjorie Grene, Olli J iirvinen and Daniel Simberloff. In addition to them, I wish to thank all the contributors for their interest in this project.

Author : Donald R. Strong Jr.,Daniel Simberloff,Lawrence G. Abele,Anne B. Thistle
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 629 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781400857081

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Ecological Communities by Donald R. Strong Jr.,Daniel Simberloff,Lawrence G. Abele,Anne B. Thistle Pdf

This work is the first to focus systematically on a much-debated topic: the conceptual issues of community ecology, including the nature of evidence in ecology, the role of experiments, attempts to disprove hypotheses, and the value of negative evidence in the discipline. Originally published in 1984. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Author : Carole L. Crumley,Tommy Lennartsson,Anna Westin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108420983

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Issues and Concepts in Historical Ecology by Carole L. Crumley,Tommy Lennartsson,Anna Westin Pdf

This book presents a practical, holistic research framework to help us both understand our past and build an appealing human future.

Author : E. S. A. Saarinen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1982-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9400977972

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Conceptual Issues in Ecology by E. S. A. Saarinen Pdf

Author : Robert P. McIntosh
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1986-09-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521270871

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The Background of Ecology by Robert P. McIntosh Pdf

The Background of Ecology is a critical and up-to-date review of the origins and development of ecology, with emphasis on the major concepts and theories shared in the ecological traditions of plant and animal ecology, limnology, and oceanography. The work traces developments in each of these somewhat isolated areas and identifies, where possible, parallels or convergences among them. Dr McIntosh describes how ecology emerged as a science in the context of nineteenth-century natural history.

Author : Astrid Schwarz,Kurt Jax
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048197446

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Ecology Revisited by Astrid Schwarz,Kurt Jax Pdf

As concerns about humankind’s relationship with the environment move inexorably up the agenda, this volume tells the story of the history of the concept of ecology itself and adds much to the historical and philosophical debate over this multifaceted discipline. The text provides readers with an overview of the theoretical, institutional and historical formation of ecological knowledge. The varied local conditions of early ecology are considered in detail, while epistemological problems that lie on the borders of ecology, such as disunity and complexity, are discussed. The book traces the various phases of the history of the concept of ecology itself, from its 19th century origins and antecedents, through the emergence of the environmental movement in the later 20th century, to the future, and how ecology might be located in the environmental science framework of the 21st century. The study of ‘ecological’ phenomena has never been confined solely to the work of researchers who consider themselves ecologists. It is rather a field of knowledge in which a plurality of practices, concepts and theories are developed. Thus, there exist numerous disciplinary subdivisions and research programmes within the field, the boundaries of which remain blurred. As a consequence, the deliberation to adequately identify the ecological field of knowledge, its epistemic and institutional setting, is still going on. This will be of central importance not only in locating ecology in the frame of 21st century environmental sciences but also for a better understanding of how nature and culture are intertwined in debates about pressing problems, such as climate change, the protection of species diversity, or the management of renewable resources.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee on the Applications of Ecological Theory to Environmental Problems
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1986-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309036450

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Ecological Knowledge and Environmental Problem-Solving by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee on the Applications of Ecological Theory to Environmental Problems Pdf

This volume explores how the scientific tools of ecology can be used more effectively in dealing with a variety of complex environmental problems. Part I discusses the usefulness of such ecological knowledge as population dynamics and interactions, community ecology, life histories, and the impact of various materials and energy sources on the environment. Part II contains 13 original and instructive case studies pertaining to the biological side of environmental problems, which Nature described as "carefully chosen and extremely interesting."

Author : Margarita Limón,L. Mason
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007-05-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780306476372

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Reconsidering Conceptual Change: Issues in Theory and Practice by Margarita Limón,L. Mason Pdf

This book is an important account of the state of the art of both theoretical and practical issues in the present-day research on conceptual change. Unique in its complete treatment of the questions that should be considered to further current understanding of knowledge construction and change, this book is useful for psychologists, cognitive scientists, educational researchers, curriculum developers, teachers and educators at all levels and in all disciplines.

Author : Magnus Boström,Debra J. Davidson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319764153

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Environment and Society by Magnus Boström,Debra J. Davidson Pdf

This book offers a critical analysis of core concepts that have influenced contemporary conversations about environment-society relations in academic, political, and civil circles. Considering these conceptualizations are currently shaping responses to environmental crises in fundamental ways, critical reflections on concepts such as the Anthropocene, metabolism, risk, resilience, environmental governance, environmental justice and others, are well-warranted. Contributors to this volume, working across a multitude of areas within environmental social science, scrutinize underlying worldviews and assumptions, asking a common set of key questions: What are the different concepts able to explain? How do they take into account society-environment relations? What social, cultural, or geo-political biases and blinders are inherent? What actions or practices do the concepts inspire? The transdisciplinary engagement and reflexivity regarding concepts of environment-society relations represented in these chapters is needed in all spheres of society—in academia, policy and practice—not the least to confront current tendencies of anti-reflexivity and denialism.

Author : Mark Fellowes,Becky Thomas
Publisher : 30 Second
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780711259652

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30-Second Ecology by Mark Fellowes,Becky Thomas Pdf

Whether you're looking to save the planet or learn more about your local environment, 30-Second Ecology introduces you to the diversity, behaviours and challenges within our ecosystem. Part of the 30-Second series, this introductory guide to ecology is split into 7 chapters that cover: Evolution & Ecology Behavioural Ecology Population Ecology Communities & Landscapes Biomes & Biodiversity Applied Ecology Ecology in a Changing World Plus profiles of notable ecologists, such as Robert H. Macarthur, Rachel Carson and Wangari Maathai. Each topic is summarised in 300 words with one image, helping you understand the subject at great speed. Written by professors and experts from around the world, this book shows us that humans are truly part of this global ecology, not a separate entity from it and our collective actions have far-reaching ramifications on the environment around us. If you like this, you might also be interested in 30-Second Zoology . . .

Author : Kevin S. McCann,Gabriel Gellner
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-29
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780198824282

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Theoretical Ecology by Kevin S. McCann,Gabriel Gellner Pdf

Theoretical Ecology: concepts and applications continues the authoritative and established sequence of theoretical ecology books initiated by Robert M. May which helped pave the way for ecology to become a more robust theoretical science, encouraging the modern biologist to better understand the mathematics behind their theories. This latest instalment builds on the legacy of its predecessors with a completely new set of contributions. Rather than placing emphasis on the historical ideas in theoretical ecology, the Editors have encouraged each contribution to: synthesize historical theoretical ideas within modern frameworks that have emerged in the last 10-20 years (e.g. bridging population interactions to whole food webs); describe novel theory that has emerged in the last 20 years from historical empirical areas (e.g. macro-ecology); and finally to cover the rapidly expanding area of theoretical ecological applications (e.g. disease theory and global change theory). The result is a forward-looking synthesis that will help guide the field through a further decade of discovery and development. It is written for upper level undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers seeking synthesis and the state of the art in growing areas of interest in theoretical ecology, genetics, evolutionary ecology, and mathematical biology.

Author : William P. Kabasenche,Michael O'Rourke,Matthew H. Slater
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780262301022

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The Environment by William P. Kabasenche,Michael O'Rourke,Matthew H. Slater Pdf

Original essays by leading scholars consider the environment from biological and ethical perspectives. Philosophical reflections on the environment began with early philosophers' invocation of a cosmology that mixed natural and supernatural phenomena. Today, the central philosophical problem posed by the environment involves not what it can teach us about ourselves and our place in the cosmic order but rather how we can understand its workings in order to make better decisions about our own conduct regarding it. The resulting inquiry spans different areas of contemporary philosophy, many of which are represented by the fifteen original essays in this volume. The contributors first consider conceptual problems generated by rapid advances in biology and ecology, examining such topics as ecological communities, adaptation, and scientific consensus. The contributors then turn to epistemic and axiological issues, first considering philosophical aspects of environmental decision making and then assessing particular environmental policies (largely relating to climate change), including reparations, remediation, and nuclear power, from a normative perspective. Contributors Katie McShane, Robert Brandon, Rachel Bryant, Michael Trestman, Brian Steverson, Denis Walsh, Lorraine Code, Jay Odenbaugh, Joseph Cannon, Mariam Thalos, Chrisoula Andreou, Clare Palmer, Ben Hale, Kristin Shrader-Frechette, Andrew Light

Author : W.T. de Groot
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 581 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1992-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080875114

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Environmental Science Theory by W.T. de Groot Pdf

Having no competitive works, this unique publication presents a single structure for the analysis, explanation and solution of environmental problems, regardless of their location, nature or scale. In this problem-oriented approach, a coherent framework interconnects the study of facts and values, environmental systems, social causes and ethical premises. Counterbalancing current biases, the author emphasizes the fundamental, normative, economic and social-scientific aspects of truly interdisciplinary environmental science. For instance, the normative side of environmental problems are often neglected, resulting in policy designs and evaluations containing inefficient mixtures of sophisticated models and poorly grounded normative premises; this is the first major study to enrich the field with more normative consistency and groundedness. It is also the first text to consistently identify the social causes of environmental problems, rather than focusing on the physical-scientific aspects, and thus design deeper and more effective policies. Furthermore, a tinge of post-modern thinking runs throughout the book, with special care being taken, however, to constantly keep in view the practical relevance of theory for problem-oriented work. The book will be of interest to environmental scientists and managers wishing to improve the consistency and depth of their work, to social scientists and geographers wishing to connect their discipline to the environmental problems field, and to general scientists interested in the connections between philosophy and practice.

Author : Pramit Verma,Pardeep Singh,Rishikesh Singh,A. S. Raghubanshi
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128207314

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Urban Ecology by Pramit Verma,Pardeep Singh,Rishikesh Singh,A. S. Raghubanshi Pdf

Urban Ecology covers the latest theoretical and applied concepts in urban ecological research. This book covers the key environmental issues of urban ecosystems as well as the human-centric issues, particularly those of governance, economics, sociology and human health. The goal of Urban Ecology is to challenge readers’ thinking around urban ecology from a resource-based approach to a holistic and applied field for sustainable development. There are seven major themes of the book: emerging urban concepts and urbanization, land use/land cover change, urban social-ecological systems, urban environment, urban material balance, smart, healthy and sustainable cities and sustainable urban design. Within each section, key concepts such as monitoring the urbanization phenomena, land use cover, urban soil fluxes, urban metabolism, pollution and human health and sustainable cities are covered. Urban Ecology serves as a comprehensive and advanced book for students, researchers, practitioners and policymakers in urban ecology and urban environmental research, planning and practice. Includes global case studies from over 14 countries, providing a first-hand account of recent applications Covers the phenomena of sustainable transport, nutrient recovery and human health, among many others Examines environmental issues as well as social-ecological systems and governance

Author : R. S. DeSanto
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781461394327

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Concepts of Applied Ecology by R. S. DeSanto Pdf

This book represents the interests and attitudes, the information, and the philosophy that define my work and career as it has evolved over the years. Not written as a substitute for any of the many textbooks on ecology, it is meant to present the simplest and most direct approach to a complex field as distilled out of my work as an applied ecologist, who deals with concrete daily problems in the real-world context of economics, politics, and logis tics. I hope that it is useful to the reader who seeks an overview of applied ecology, including sufficient specific detail to make that reader more com fortable with the field and more conversant with the capabilities and limits of ecologists and their tools. Each chapter is followed by a bibliography which has two functions. The first is to represent the main sources or reviews of information upon which the associated chapter is partly based. The second is to give sources for some of the examples utilized in the chapter and some of the illustrations summarizing and clarifying the text, which have been adapted, cited, or derived, from those references. In that sense, I must most sincerely thank all those fellow ecologists who have preceeded me and who have made my work far more diverse and interesting to me than might otherwise have been the case.