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One of the critical issues of our time is the dwindling capacity of the planet to provide life support for a large and growing human population. Based on a symposium on ecosystem health, Managing for Healthy Ecosystems identifies key issues that must be resolved if there is to be progress in this complex area, such as:
Leading thinkers in the field provide a coherent synthesis and a benchmark for the practice of this emerging field worldwide. The more than 100 peer-reviewed papers are grouped into three major parts. The first, "Emerging Concepts," explores the diverse meanings of ecosystem health within ecological, socio-economic, and human health perspectives, and the linkages to related concepts such as ecological integrity, sustainable development, and ecological footprints. The second part, "Issues and Methods," introduces methods for assessing and monitoring ecosystem health, including strategies for gaining political and stakeholder input and support for science-based ecosystem management. The final part, "Case Studies," reports experiences of interdisciplinary teams grappling with specific issues in a variety of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
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David J. Rapport, Bill L. Lasley, Dennis E. Rolston, Ole N. Nielsen, Calvin O. Qualset, Ardeshir B. Damania
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Managing for Healthy Ecosystems
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Minor shelf wear. Sparse pencil MARKINGS in text. Otherwise a tight, unmarked book. Index. 1552 pp. Seller Inventory # 069470