Ecological Understanding The Nature of Theory and the Theory of Nature

Name: Ecological Understanding The Nature of Theory and the Theory of Nature
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ISBN: 9780125545228

ISBN-10: 0125545223

ISBN-13: 9780125545228

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Steward T. A. Pickett, Jurek Kolasa, Clive G. Jones

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This widely anticipated revision of the groundbreaking book, Ecological Understanding, updates this crucial sourcebook of contemporary philosophical insights for practicing ecologists and graduate students in ecology and environmental studies. The second edition contains new ecological examples, an expanded array of conceptual diagrams and illustrations, new text boxes summarizing important points or defining key terms, and new reference to philosophical issues and controversies. Although the first edition was recognized for its clarity, this revision takes the opportunity to make the exposition of complex topics still clearer to readers without a philosophical background. Readers will…

Book details

List price: $69.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication date: 7/26/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 248
Size: 7.24" wide x 10.24" long x 0.30" tall
Weight: 1.892
Language: English



Preface



Advancing the Discipline and Enhancing Applications



Integration in Ecology



Understanding in Ecology



The Nature of Theory



The Anatomy of Theory



The Ontogeny of Theory



The Taxonomy of Theory



From Theory to Integration and Application



Fundamental Questions: Changes in Understanding



Integration and Synthesis



Theory and Its Environment



Constraint and Objectivity in Ecological Integration



Ecological Understanding and the Public


Literature Cited


Index