Resilience and the Behavior of Large-Scale Systems
Author | : Lance H. Gunderson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2002-10 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSD:31822032063760 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Download or read book Resilience and the Behavior of Large-Scale Systems written by Lance H. Gunderson and published by . This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resilience and the Behavior of Large-Scale Systems examines theories of resilience and change, offering readers a thorough understanding of how the properties of ecological resilience and human adaptability interact in complex, regional-scale systems. The book addresses the theoretical concepts of resilience and stability in large-scale ecosystems as well as the empirical application of those concepts in a diverse set of cases. In addition, it discusses the practical implications of the new theoretical approaches and their role in the sustainability of human-modified ecosystems.