Ecological Paradigms Lost

Routes of Theory Change

Kim Cuddington, Beatrix Beisner - Collection Theoretical Ecology Series

436 pages, parution le 23/08/2005

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Résumé

This edited volume in the Theoretical Ecology series addresses the historical development and evolution of theoretical ideas in the field of ecology. Not only does it recount the history of the discipline by practitioners of the science of ecology, it includes commentary on these historical reflections by philosophers of science. Even though the theories discussed are, in many cases, are at the forefront of research, the language and approach make this material accessible to non-theoreticians. The book is structured in 5 major sections including population ecology, epidemiology, community ecology, evolutionary biology and ecosystem ecology. In each section a chapter by an eminent, experienced ecologist is complemented by analysis from a newer, cutting-edge researcher.

Audience

practicing ecologists, to philosophers of science, and to anyone interested in the history of ecology

L'auteur - Kim Cuddington

Kim Cuddington, Ohio University, Department of Biological Sciences, Athens, U.S.A.

L'auteur - Beatrix Beisner

Beatrix Beisner, spécialiste de l'écologie des communautés aquatiques , est professeur d'écologie au département des sciences biologiques de l'Université du Québec à Montréal.

Sommaire

Foreword: Robert Plaine
Preface
List of Contributors
Why a History of Ecology? An Introduction
Population Ecology
Epidemiological Ecology
Community Ecology
Historical Reflection
Evolutionary Ecology
Ecosystem Ecology
Conclusion
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Elsevier
Auteur(s)	Kim Cuddington, Beatrix Beisner
Collection	Theoretical Ecology Series
Parution	23/08/2005
Nb. de pages	436
Format	16 x 23,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	728g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780120884599
ISBN13	978-0-12-088459-9