Method in Ecology: Strategies for Conservation - Couverture rigide

Shrader-Frechette, Kristin S.; McCoy, Earl D.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0521418615 ISBN 13 : 9780521418614

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1993

Synopsis

This book discusses the help ecology can and can't give in environmental problem solving.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In this volume, the authors discuss what practical contributions ecology can and can't make in applied science and environmental problem solving. In the first section, they discuss conceptual problems that have often prevented the formulation and evaluation of powerful, precise, general theories, explain why island biogeography is still beset with controversy and examine the ways in which science is value laden. In the second section, they describe how ecology can give us specific answers to practical environmental questions posed in individual case studies, and argue for a new way to look at scientific error. A case study using the Florida panther is examined in the light of these findings. They end by suggesting a bright future for the important, but relatively undeveloped task of applying ecology to practical environmental problem solving.

Revue de presse

"This book is a great achievement and should be read by everyone interested in ecology, environmental ethics, and environmental law. If we could assume familiarity with the claims and arguments in this book, the level of public debate about environmental policy would be significantly improved." Ethics

"...a timely book that will enliven many graduate seminars." R.H. Peters, Quarterly Review of Biology

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0521418615
• ISBN 13: 9780521418614
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 344
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible