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Principles of Ecosystem Stewardship
. Illus: Chapin, M. C.. Ed(S): Kofinas, Gary P.; Folke, Carl
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Description for Principles of Ecosystem Stewardship
paperback. This is a textbook for Natural Resource Management, Resource Conservation and Ecosystem Management, as well as other related or more specialized courses. The book provides a new framework for resource management based on the necessity of managing resources. Illustrator(s): Chapin, M. C. Editor(s): Kofinas, Gary P.; Folke, Carl. Num Pages: 413 pages, 28 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; PSAF; RNF; RNK; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 802.
The world is undergoing unprecedented changes in many of the factors that determine its fundamental properties and their in- ence on society. These changes include climate; the chemical c- position of the atmosphere; the demands of a growing human population for food and ?ber; and the mobility of organisms, ind- trial products, cultural perspectives, and information ?ows. The magnitude and widespread nature of these changes pose serious challenges in managing the ecosystem services on which society depends. Moreover, many of these changes are strongly in?uenced by human activities, so future patterns of change will continue to be in?uenced by society’s ... Read more
The world is undergoing unprecedented changes in many of the factors that determine its fundamental properties and their in- ence on society. These changes include climate; the chemical c- position of the atmosphere; the demands of a growing human population for food and ?ber; and the mobility of organisms, ind- trial products, cultural perspectives, and information ?ows. The magnitude and widespread nature of these changes pose serious challenges in managing the ecosystem services on which society depends. Moreover, many of these changes are strongly in?uenced by human activities, so future patterns of change will continue to be in?uenced by society’s ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
413
Condition
New
Number of Pages
401
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781489996503
SKU
V9781489996503
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About . Illus: Chapin, M. C.. Ed(S): Kofinas, Gary P.; Folke, Carl
F. Stuart Chapin, III is Professor of Ecology in the Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks. Gary P. Kofinas is Associate Professor of Resource Policy and Management in the School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks. Carl Folke is Professor and Science Director of the Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University. ... Read more
Reviews for Principles of Ecosystem Stewardship
From the reviews: “Throughout the work, chapter contributors link recent advances in the theory of resilience, sustainability, and vulnerability with practical issues related to the management of social-ecological systems. … This book introduces an intriguing new approach to the philosophy of resource management emphasizing proactive policies that shape change for sustainability, in contrast to current reactions to observed changes. ... Read more