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Books On Human Ecology
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Sociology
Ecosystems
and Human Well-being: Synthesis (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment)
Book by Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
Advances
in Human Ecology, Volume 8 (Advances in Human Ecology) Book by L. Freese
Human
Ecology: Following Nature's Lead Book by Frederick Steiner
Fundamentals of Human Ecology Book by Edward
J. Kormondy, Daniel E. Brown
Environmental
Change and Human Survival: Some Dimensions of Human Ecology Book by Stephen
Molnar, Iva M. Molnar
Human
Ecology : A Theoretical Essay Book by Amos H. Hawley
Public
Health and Human Ecology Book by John M. Last
The
Encyclopedia of Human Ecology (2 vol. set) Book by Richard M. Lerner,
Lawrence B. Schiamberg, Pamela M. Anderson, Julia R. Miller (Editor)
Case
Studies in Human Ecology (The Language of Science)
Book by Daniel G. Bates (Editor), Sarah H. Lees (Editor)
Global
Ecology in Human Perspective Book by Charles H. Southwick
Research
in Human Ecology: An Interdisciplinary Overview
Book by 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) Book by Simon Guy, Elizabeth Shove
Human
Ecology Book by Gerald G. Marten
Reviews:
Ecosystems
and Human Well-being: Synthesis (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment)
Book by Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Synthesis Report boils down the findings of the four
working groups into a simple, straightforward description of Earth’s ecological
health and its linkages to human well-being. It answers a series of key questions, such
as:
How have ecosystems changed over the past 50 years?
What are the most critical factors causing ecosystem damage?
What options do we have for better conserving, restoring, and benefiting from ecosystems?
The volume then presents a snapshot of the health and prospects for each of the main
services that ecosystems provide, including the provision of food, water, timber, fuel,
climate regulation, disease prevention, and others. The Synthesis Report will prove ideal
for students and laypersons interested in a quick, but nuanced, understanding of the state
of Earth’s ecosystems.
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment’s work is overseen by a 45-member Board of
Directors, co-chaired by Robert Watson, Chief Scientist and Senior Advisor for the
Environment of the Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development Network of the
World Bank, and A.H. Zakri, director of the United Nations University’s Institute of
Advanced Studies. The Assessment Panel, which oversees the technical work of the MA,
includes 13 of the world’s leading social and natural scientists. It is co-chaired by
Angela Cropper of the Cropper Foundation and Harold Mooney of Stanford University. Walter
Reid is the director of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment.
Human
Ecology: Following Nature's Lead Book 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.
Environmental
Change and Human Survival: Some Dimensions of Human Ecology Book 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 Book by Amos H. Hawley
"Ecology is commonly defined as the study of the relation of organisms to their
environment..."
Public
Health and Human Ecology Book 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) Book 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
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights
reserved.
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
Copyright © American Library Association.
Case
Studies in Human Ecology (The Language of Science)
Book 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 Book by 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.
The
Sociology of Energy, Buildings and the Environment : Constructing Knowledge, Designing
Practice (Global Environmental Change) Book 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 Book 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.--
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