Transformations of Social-Ecological Systems, Tetsu Sato; Ilan Chabay; Jennifer Helgeson
Автор: S.E. Jorgensen Название: Towards a Thermodynamic Theory for Ecological Systems, ISBN: 008044167X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780080441672 Издательство: Elsevier Science Рейтинг: Цена: 16169.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Presents a consistent and complete ecosystem theory based on thermodynamic concepts. It exlains the recently developed ecosystem theory based on thermodynamics.
Описание: One of a series of books analyzing current agricultural issues and knowledge and proposing alternative solutions, this volume examines, inter alia, the environmental benefits of transgenic corn and advanced reclamation techniques for varying soil types.
Автор: Heinrich Walter; Sheila Gruber; Siegmar W. Breckle Название: Ecological Systems of the Geobiosphere ISBN: 366202439X ISBN-13(EAN): 9783662024393 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 11101.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Craig R. Allen; Ahjond S. Garmestani Название: Adaptive Management of Social-Ecological Systems ISBN: 9401796815 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789401796811 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 18167.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Adaptive management is an approach to managing social-ecological systems that fosters learning about the systems being managed and remains at the forefront of environmental management nearly 40 years after its original conception. Adaptive management persists because it allows action despite uncertainty, and uncertainty is reduced when learning occurs during the management process. Often termed “learning by doing”, the allure of this management approach has entrenched the concept widely in agency direction and statutory mandates across the globe. This exceptional volume is a collection of essays on the past, present and future of adaptive management written by prominent authors with long experience in developing, implementing, and assessing adaptive management. Moving forward, the book provides policymakers, managers and scientists a powerful tool for managing for resilience in the face of uncertainty.
Описание: Ecosystems are complex and enigmatic entities that are ultimately our life support systems. This book explores developments that unfold when math and physics meet ecology. It then moves on to explore the mapping between food web structure and function and ends with the role of theory in integrating different research areas.
Автор: Heinrich Walter; Sheila Gruber; Siegmar W. Breckle Название: Ecological Systems of the Geobiosphere ISBN: 3662068141 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783662068144 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 11753.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In Volume 1 of this four-volume series, ecological problems of a general nature were discussed from a global point of view. This present volume deals in detail with the special ecological relation- ships of the tropical and subtropical zonobiomes I to III.
Автор: Shoko Sakai; Chieko Umetsu Название: Social-Ecological Systems in Transition ISBN: 4431549099 ISBN-13(EAN): 9784431549093 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 16769.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book presents an overview of current knowledge about social–ecological systems (SESs), a productive new field dedicated to understanding the relationships between human society and nature. To make the reader aware of how SESs are necessary to maintain our society, the book begins with a broad perspective about what social–ecological systems are and what the related research issues in this field are as well. The second part discusses how human activities have changed ecosystems from temperate grasslands to tropical areas. The third part focuses on the adaptability of societies to unpredictable fluctuation in ecosystems, while the last part summarizes factors for the resilience of society against social and ecological shocks. Human activities have severely degraded most natural ecosystems, which are now in critical condition. Various approaches have been developed to improve the SESs, to understand environmental problems and explore better ways to increase the sustainability both of ecosystems and of human societies. However, a clear perspective on how to address such problems is still lacking. Part of the difficulty arises because of the diversity and complexity of ecosystems and human societies. Another important factor is the effect of extremely rapid changes in the social and economic characteristics of social–ecological systems. Consequently, adaptability and resilience clearly are essential for the sustainability of SESs. Although there is no one, direct method to achieve high adaptability and resilience, a possible way is to compare and understand the diverse problems associated with differing social–ecological systems. This published work makes a useful contribution to a greater understanding of the way that essential social responses linked to changes in ecosystems can potentially stimulate further research on this important and interesting subject. The book will attract the attention of scholars in environmental sciences, ecology, and sociology, and indeed of anyone interested in the concept of social–ecological systems.
Описание: This study explores issues of biomass energy use in relation to household welfare and it assesses Ethiopia’s future energy security with a focus on long-term model of the energy sector, and institutional arrangements required for decentralized energy initiatives. Data from Ethiopian rural households reveal negative welfare effects associated with traditional biomass energy utilization, while increases in the opportunity cost of fuelwood collection is associated negatively with allocation of labour to agriculture and fuelwood use. It appears that investment on integrated energy source diversification improves sustainability and resilience, but increases production cost. Innovations that improve alternative sources reduce production cost, improve energy security, and thus serve as an engine of economic growth.
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