The Terrestrial Biosphere by S T Trudgill PAPERBACK 9780582303478

Name: The Terrestrial Biosphere by S T Trudgill PAPERBACK 9780582303478
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Terrestrial Biosphere tries to pose the questions which underlie the many-sided debate of how to respond to and influence change: How should we view nature? What do we do for the best - how should we act - what are we trying to achieve and what should we be guided by?In doing so the book introduces and attempts to analyse not only scientific aspects of the debate but also cultural attitudes and values: the notions of ecosystem stability are now challenged and it is also clear that ecosystems are renewable but not repeatable. It finds that prescriptive 'solutions' based on current constructs may not be adequate. Feeling that analysis should lead to advocacy, the author believes that if we can't improve predictability, we have to increase adaptability which means that ecological and social\n\nThe Terrestrial Biosphere\nEnvironmental Change, Ecosystem Science, Attitudes and Values\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail ;