{"product_id":"philosophy-of-ecology-9780820322209","title":"Philosophy of Ecology","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the first introductory anthology on the philosophy of ecology edited by an ecologist and a philosopher. It illustrates the range of philosophical approaches available to ecologists and provides a basis for understanding the thinking on which many of today's environmental ideas are founded. Collectively, these seminal readings make a powerful statement on the value of ecological knowledge and thinking in alleviating the many problems of modern industrial civilization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIssues covered include: \u003cbr\u003ethe challenges of defining scientific ecology, tracing its genealogy, and distinguishing the science from various forms of \"ecological-like\" thinking\u003cbr\u003ethe ontology of ecological entities and processes\u003cbr\u003eselected concepts of community, stability, diversity, and niche\u003cbr\u003ethe methodology of ecology (rationalism and empiricism, reductionism and holism)\u003cbr\u003ethe significance of evolutionary law for ecological science\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David R. Keller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Georgia Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.12h x 6.46w x 0.98d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780820322209\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2001 pg. 67\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid R. Keller (Editor) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e DAVID R. KELLER is an assistant professor of philosophy and director of the Center for the Study of Ethics at Utah Valley State College. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank B. Golley (Editor) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e FRANK B. GOLLEY (1930-2006) was Research Professor of Ecology, professor of zoology, and professor of environmental design at the University of Georgia. His books include \u003ci\u003eA Primer for Environmental Literacy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA History of the Ecosystem Concept\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTropical Rainforest Systems\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"University of Georgia Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40724320190579,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_bc4b4e5d-df15-4ff3-a34c-b776f2c614eb.jpg?v=1677251228","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/philosophy-of-ecology-9780820322209","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}