Ecological understanding [[electronic resource] ] : the nature of theory and the theory of nature / / Steward T.A. Pickett, Jurek Kolasa, and Clive G. Jones

• Autore: Pickett Steward T. <1950->
• Pubblicazione: Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Elsevier/Academic Press, c2007
• Edizione: 2nd ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (244 p.)
• Disciplina: 577
• Soggetto topico: Ecology - Philosophy; Ecology - Methodology
• Altri autori: KolasaJurek JonesClive G
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-223) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front cover; Ecological Understanding: The Nature of Theory and the Theory of Nature, Second Edition; Copyright page; Table of contents; PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION; PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION; Part I: Advancing the Discipline and Enhancing Applications; Chapter 1: Integration in Ecology; I. Overview; II. Ecological Advances and Diversity of Ecology; III. Progress via Integration; IV. Integration, Understanding, and Theory; V. What an Integrated Ecology Might Look Like; VI. Conclusions and Prospects; Chapter 2: Understanding in Ecology; I. Overview ; II. The Nature of Scientific UnderstandingIII. Toward Understanding; IV. Conclusions and Prospects; Part II: The Nature of Theory; Chapter 3: The Anatomy of Theory; I. Overview; II. Theory and Its Conceptual Foundation; III. The Basic Conceptual Content of Theory; IV. Theory and Its Empirical Content; V. Theory and Its Derived Conceptual Content; VI. Theory Frameworks and Structure; VII. Conclusions and Prospects; Chapter 4: The Ontogeny of Theory; I. Overview; II. Why Theory Change Is Important; III. How Theories Change; IV. Theory Maturity; V. Conclusions and Prospects ; Chapter 5: The Taxonomy of TheoryI. Overview; II. The Bases of Taxonomy; III. Understanding and Diversity of Theory; IV. Examples of the Classification of Theories and Models; V. Conclusions and Prospects; Part III: From Theory to Integration and Application; Chapter 6: Fundamental Questions: Changes in Understanding; I. Overview; II. Theory and Change in Understanding; III. Examples of Fundamental Questions; IV. All Fundamental Questions Are Not Created Equal; V. Where Do Radically New Theories Come From?; VI. Conclusions and Prospects; Chapter 7: Integration and Synthesis; I. Overview ; II. IntegrationIII. Questions for Integration; IV. Radical Integration and Paradigms; V. Theory as a Constraint on Integration across Paradigms: New Fundamental Questions; VI. Theory as a Constraint on Integration across Paradigms; VII. Conclusions and Prospects; Part IV: Theory and Its Environment; Chapter 8: Constraint and Objectivity in Ecological Integration; I. Overview; II. Sociological Constraints on Integration; III. Societal Constraints on Integration; IV. Scientific Objectivity and Changes in Paradigm; V. Integration and Paradigms Affecting the Whole of Ecology ; VI. Conclusions and ProspectsChapter 9: Ecological Understanding and the Public; I. Overview; II. Scientific versus Public Concepts of Theory; III. Certainty and Belief in Science; IV. Judging Science in the Public Sphere; V. The State of Public Knowledge of Ecology; VI. Rights and Responsibilities in Ecological Understanding; VII. What It All Means; LITERATURE CITED; INDEX
• Sommario/riassunto: 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 exposi
• Titolo autorizzato: Ecological understanding
• ISBN: 1-281-30729-7; 9786611307295; 0-08-054604-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910777463703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II