Linking Social and Ecological Systems

Download or Read eBook Linking Social and Ecological Systems PDF written by Fikret Berkes and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-04-13 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Linking Social and Ecological Systems
Author :
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 480
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0521785626
ISBN-13 : 9780521785624
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Linking Social and Ecological Systems by : Fikret Berkes

Book excerpt: It is usually the case that scientists examine either ecological systems or social systems, yet the need for an interdisciplinary approach to the problems of environmental management and sustainable development is becoming increasingly obvious. Developed under the auspices of the Beijer Institute in Stockholm, this new book analyses social and ecological linkages in selected ecosystems using an international and interdisciplinary case study approach. The chapters provide detailed information on a variety of management practices for dealing with environmental change. Taken as a whole, the book will contribute to the greater understanding of essential social responses to changes in ecosystems, including the generation, accumulation and transmission of ecological knowledge, structure and dynamics of institutions, and the cultural values underlying these responses. A set of new (or rediscovered) principles for sustainable ecosystem management is also presented. Linking Social and Ecological Systems will be of value to natural and social scientists interested in sustainability.


Linking Social and Ecological Systems Related Books