Human Ecology: Following Nature's Lead (Hardcover) (November 1, 2002)
by Frederick Steiner
Human ecology is an emerging discipline that studies the interrelationships between humans and their environment, drawing on insights from biology, sociology, anthropology, geography, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, planning, and conservation. A vast, multidisciplinary literature underscores this approach, and in Human Ecology, Frederick Steiner synthesizes the work of diverse, sometimes divergent, scholars to illustrate how human interactions can be understood as ecological relationships, using hierarchy as an organizing device.
In Human Ecology, noted landscape planner Frederick Steiner builds on the work of leading thinkers including Christopher Alexander, William Cronon, Clifford Geertz, James Lovelock, Eugene Odum, Paul Shepard, Anne Whiston Spirn, E. O. Wilson, Gerald Young, and many others to present a historical and analytical examination of how humans interact with each other as well as with other organisms and their surroundings.
The first two chapters summarize the development of this "new ecology" and the theory of human ecology. The remainder of the book provides an accessible introduction to the major elements of human ecological theory including language, culture, and technology; structure, function, and change; edges and boundaries; interaction, integration, and institution; diversity; and adaptation. The chapters are organized hierarchically from the smallest scale to the largest with each chapter addressing a specific level as an ecosystem. The final chapter probes some of the ethical implications of this new field.
Human Ecology brings together for the first time scholarship from the social and natural sciences as well as the environmental design arts to offer an overview of the field of human ecology and to show how the field may help us to envision our futures. While the approach is largely theoretical, it has broad policy and practical implications, and represents an important new work for anyone concerned with interactions between humans and the environment.

Fundamentals of Human Ecology [FACSIMILE] (Paperback)
by Edward J. Kormondy, Daniel E. Brown

Environmental Change and Human Survival: Some Dimensions of Human Ecology (Textbook Binding)
by Stephen Molnar, Iva M. Molnar
This book looks at human ecology by examining the linkages between human actions and environmental inputs. A historical context traces demographic and cultural developments through a series of demographic landmarks, and provides a balance to the book's survey of recent and contemporary populations. Chapter topics include ecological concepts; demographic landmarks of a successful species; technology, development and population; and health, disease, and diet. For active participants in the world we live in, who understand that our survival of environmental and social changes depends upon a clearer understanding of populations, society, and their adaptations.

Human Ecology : A Theoretical Essay (Chicago Original Paperback)
by Amos H. Hawley
"Ecology is commonly defined as the study of the relation of organisms to their environment..."

Public Health and Human Ecology
by John M. Last
This book provides descriptions of public health problems, including historical background and ecological perspectives.

The Encyclopedia of Human Ecology (2 vol. set) (Library Binding) (August 1, 2003) by Richard M. Lerner, Lawrence B. Schiamberg, Pamela M. Anderson, Julia R. Miller (Editor)
From School Library Journal
Grade 9 Up--This encyclopedia blends disciplines such as biology, nutrition, psychology, sociology, anthropology, family, and environmental science. Readers will gain an understanding of the interdependence of humans with their environment as they research such topics as gambling, parenting, tobacco, elder abuse, clothing design, stress, "Air Quality," and "Catholic Schooling." Biographies of significant social scientists and psychologists are included in the alphabetical arrangement. The authoritative, scholarly articles provide more in-depth information than a general encyclopedia. Throughout the set, issues of race, gender, age, and ethnicity are addressed. Subheadings help readers locate information within each entry. Volume two has an extensive index. The black-and-white photographs add little to the presentation. This well-documented resource will prove useful in larger libraries for health, life-skills, psychology, and sociology classes.--Michael McCullough, Byron-Bergen Middle School, Bergen, NY
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From Booklist
The complex nature of human ecology is examined in this encyclopedia. Entries are drawn from the studies of individuals and groups (as in psychology and sociology, for example); from the professions "intended to enhance individual and family life" (education, public health, etc.); and from the various disciplines and professions that study environments, both natural and designed. A sampling from the more than 250 entries includes Aging and technology, Air quality, Child and family poverty, Cognitive and language skills, Contemporary men's movement, Evolution, Family diversity, Functional clothing design, Gender and environment, Juvenile justice system, Osteoporosis, Sustainable development, and Youth sports. Profiles of individuals who have contributed significantly to the field of human ecology are given entries, among them Erik Erikson, Arnold Gesell, and Margaret Mead. Each of these entries provides a brief biographical sketch in addition to a discussion of the individual's work and contributions.
The encyclopedia is arranged in alphabetical order. Following each entry is a see also note listing related topics and a "References and Further Reading" section. Complete bibliographic citations range in number from 5 or 6 for some entries to 30 for others. The cited works generally refer to the literature of recent years and should be readily available for more detailed study. Some entries are accompanied by black-and-white photographs.
Other resources addressing human ecology, such as The A to Z of World Development (New Internationalist, 1998) and Human Environments: A Cross-Cultural Encyclopedia (ABC-CLIO, 1995), are not as comprehensive. The editors have succeeded in their ambitious goal of creating a single authoritative source for the study of human ecology. This unique encyclopedia is recommended for academic and large public libraries. RBB
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Case Studies in Human Ecology (The Language of Science) (Paperback)
by Daniel G. Bates (Editor), Sarah H. Lees (Editor)
This practical text responds to renewed interest in environmental issues by providing accessible case study material for courses in human ecology, cultural ecology, and cultural geography. Carefully selected from the journal Human Ecology, these published case studies represent a broad cross-section of contemporary research in the application of human ecology to a wide variety of problems worldwide. Articles present original data and utilize various methodologies while offering new insights into foraging or hunting and gathering, pastoralism, and agriculture.

Global Ecology in Human Perspective Charles H. Southwick
Written by one of the most distinguished and best-known human ecologists, this book deals with the ecology of planet earth, focusing on the condition of the global environment and the quality of human life. Emphasis is placed on how we affect global ecosystems and how these effects are in turn modifying our health, behavior, economics, and politics. Specific sections and chapters address the ecological components of planet earth, the biosphere and its meaning for us, ecosystem ecology, worldwide environmental trends, the state of human populations, competition and conflict, the ecology of war, an agenda for survival, sustainability, and future prospects. This unique work gives a broader definition of our environment than conventional ecology books, offering thorough considerations of various viewpoints, including good news and favorable trends.

Research in Human Ecology: An Interdisciplinary Overview
Luc Hens (Editor), Richard J. Borden (Editor), Shosuke Suzuki (Editor), Gianumberto Caravello (Editor)

The Sociology of Energy, Buildings and the Environment : Constructing Knowledge, Designing Practice (Global Environmental Change)
by Simon Guy, Elizabeth Shove
Focusing upon energy conservation and the built environment, this book engages with areas of debate and policy currently dominated by technologists and natural scientists. Based upon empirical research, the book develops a sociological analysis of the science and technology of sustainability and energy efficiency.
(Taylor and Francis) A text offering a sociological perspective on today's environmental debates, on subjects such as energy consumption, environmental policy, and energy research. Three case studies support the main argument. For students, sociologists, and environmentalists. DLC: Energy conservation.

Human Ecology
by Gerald G. Marten
Journal of Applied Environmental Education and Communication
One would be hard-pressed to find a clearer, more complete, and more usable introductory text--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Human Ecology (An Interdisciplinary Journal)
An intelligent and fascinating book. Extremely well written. Dr. Marten has a gift to explain complex concepts.--