2003, ISBN: 9781559639934

In his 1998 book 'Consilience,' E.O. Wilson set forth the idea that integrating knowledge and insights from across the spectrum of human study -- the humanities, social science, and natur… More...

In his 1998 book 'Consilience,' E.O. Wilson set forth the idea that integrating knowledge and insights from across the spectrum of human study -- the humanities, social science, and natural sciences -- is the key to solving complex environmental and social problems. 'Experiments in Consilience' tells the unique story of a pathbreaking effort to apply this theoretical construct in a real-world setting.The book describes the work of the Biodiversity Research Network, a team of experts from the United States and Canada brought together to build interdisciplinary connections and stimulate an exchange of expertise. Team members sought to understand the ecology and population dynamics of key species in particular ecosystems, to understand the impact of human populations on those species and ecosystems, and to develop tools and processes for involving a greater variety of stakeholders in conservation efforts.In order to keep the experiment grounded, the network focused on a single type of conservation planning workshop run by a single organization -- the Population and Habitat Viability Assessment Workshop (PHVA) of the IUCN-sponsored Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG). The book combines sections on the theoretical underpinnings of relevant concepts in population biology, simulation modeling, and social science with detailed descriptions of six PHVA workshops conducted on different species across four continents. A concluding chapter examines the lessons learned, which have application to both theory and practice, including reflections on interdisciplinarity, integrated risk assessment, and future directions for research and action. Through the combination of theory and application, combined with frank discussions of what the research network learned -- including both successes and failures -- the book offers fresh ideas on how to improve on-the-ground conservation decisionmaking. 'Experiments in Consilience' offers a one-of-a-kind overview and intro Buch (fremdspr.) Island Pr gebundene Ausgabe, Island Pr, 01.11.2003, Island Pr, 2003<

2003, ISBN: 9781559639934

Editor: Westley, Frances, Editor: Miller, Philip S. Island Press, Hardcover, Auflage: Illustrated, 328 Seiten, Publiziert: 2003-11-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.68 kg, Wildlife, An… More...

Editor: Westley, Frances, Editor: Miller, Philip S. Island Press, Hardcover, Auflage: Illustrated, 328 Seiten, Publiziert: 2003-11-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.68 kg, Wildlife, Animals, Biological Sciences, Science & Math, Subjects, Books, Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Conservation, Nature & Ecology, Sociology, Politics & Social Sciences, Biology & Life Sciences, Science & Mathematics, New, Used & Rental Textbooks, Specialty Boutique, Island Press, 2003<

ISBN: 9781559639934

Hardback, [PU: Island Press], The book describes the efforts of the Biodiversity Research Network (a team of experts from the USA and Canada brought together to build interdisciplinary co… More...

Hardback, [PU: Island Press], The book describes the efforts of the Biodiversity Research Network (a team of experts from the USA and Canada brought together to build interdisciplinary connections) to apply the theoretical constructs put forward by E.O. Wilson in his book "Consilience" in a real-world setting., Endangered Species & Extinction Of Species<

2003, ISBN: 9781559639934

Hard cover, Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade., New., Washington, DC, [PU: Island Press]