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The philosophy of ecology : from science to synthesis

by Golley Frank B.

Synopsis

This is the first introductory anthology on the philosophy of ecology edited by an ecologist and a philosopher. It illustrates the range of philosophical approaches available to ecologists and provides a basis for understanding the thinking on which many of today's environmental ideas are founded. Collectively, these seminal readings make a powerful statement on the value of ecological knowledge and thinking in alleviating the many problems of modern industrial civilization.

Issues covered include:
  • the challenges of defining scientific ecology, tracing its genealogy, and distinguishing the science from various forms of "ecological-like" thinking
  • the ontology of ecological entities and processes
  • selected concepts of community, stability, diversity, and niche
  • the methodology of ecology (rationalism and empiricism, reductionism and holism)
  • the significance of evolutionary law for ecological science

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Book Information

Copyright year 2000
ISBN-13 9780820322209
ISBN-10 0820322202
Class Copyright
Publisher University of Georgia Press
Subject NATURE
File Size 0 MB
Number of Pages 366
Shelf No. MQ619