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Creating institutions to meet the challenge of sustainability is arguably the most important task confronting society; it is also dauntingly complex. Ecological, economic, and social elements all play a role, but despite ongoing efforts, researchers have yet to succeed in integrating the various disciplines in a way that gives adequate representation to the insights of each.Panarchy, a term devised to describe evolving hierarchical systems with multiple interrelated elements, offers an important new framework for understanding and resolving this dilemma. Panarchy is the structure in which systems, including those of nature (e.g., forests) and of humans (e.g., capitalism), as well as combined humannatural systems (e.g., institutions that govern natural resource use such as the Forest Service), are interlinked in continual adaptive cycles of growth, accumulation, restructuring, and renewal. These transformational cycles take place at scales ranging from a drop of water to the biosphere, over periods from days to geologic epochs. By understanding these cycles and their scales, researchers can identify the points at which a system is capable of accepting positive change, and can use those leverage points to foster resilience and sustainability within the system.This volume brings together leading thinkers on the subject including Fikret Berkes, Buz Brock, Steve Carpenter, Carl Folke, Lance Gunderson, C.S. Holling, Don Ludwig, KarlGoran Maler, Charles Perrings, Marten Scheffer, Brian Walker, and Frances Westley to develop and examine the concept of panarchy and to consider how it can be applied to human, natural, and humannatural systems. Throughout, contributors seek to identify adaptive approaches to management that recognize uncertainty and encourage innovation while fostering resilience.The book is a fundamental new development in a widely acclaimed line of inquiry. It represents the first step in integrating disciplinary knowledge for the adaptive management of humannatural systems across widely divergent scales, and offers an important base of knowledge from which institutions for adaptive management can be developed. It will be an invaluable source of ideas and understanding for students, researchers, and professionals involved with ecology, conservation biology, ecological economics, environmental policy, or related fields.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Panarchy: Understanding Transformations in Human and Natural Systems'? A: The book explores the concept of panarchy, which describes the interconnected hierarchical systems of human, natural, and human-natural environments, focusing on their adaptive cycles and how to foster resilience and sustainability.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this volume? A: The book features leading thinkers such as Fikret Berkes, Buz Brock, Steve Carpenter, Carl Folke, and several others who examine the concept of panarchy and its applications.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 536 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Panarchy' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 2001.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students and professionals? A: Yes, it is an invaluable source of ideas and understanding for students, researchers, and professionals involved in ecology, conservation biology, and environmental policy.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include new and mint condition, same-day dispatch for orders placed before 12 noon, guaranteed packaging, and a no-quibbles returns policy.
- Q: What kind of topics does 'Panarchy' cover? A: The book covers topics such as ecological, economic, and social systems, and examines adaptive approaches to management that recognize uncertainty.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding sustainability challenges? A: Yes, the book aims to provide a framework for understanding and addressing the complex challenges of sustainability by integrating knowledge across various disciplines.
- Q: Is there a specific edition mentioned for this book? A: Yes, this listing is for the third printing used edition of the book.