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Using ideas from complexity theory, and its application in the areas of ecology, sociology and economics, this book shows just how complex the idea of achieving sustainability is, when applied at global and regional scales, and will be of interest to ecologists, sociologists and natural resource managers.

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Seeking Sustainability in an Age of Complexity explains the difficulties of sustainability and why 'collapse' can occur. In the last twenty years the theory of complexity has been developed - complex systems science (CSS) speaks to natural systems and particularly to ecological, social and economic systems and their interaction. Due to the growing concern over the huge changes occurring in the global environment, such as climate change, deforestation, habitat fragmentation and loss of biodiversity, Graham Harris sets out what has been learned in an attempt to understand the implications of these changes and suggests ways to move forward. This book discusses a number of emerging tools for the management of 'unruly' complexity which facilitate stronger regional dialogues about knowledge and values, which will be of interest to ecologists, sociologists, economists, natural resource managers and scientists in State and local governments and those involved in water and landscape management.

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Seeking Sustainability in an Age of Complexity explains the difficulty of sustainability and why 'collapse' can occur. Using ideas from complexity theory, and its application in the areas of ecology, sociology and economics, Graham Harris weaves together a story showing just how complex the idea of achieving sustainability is, when applied at global and regional scales. This book will be of interest to ecologists, sociologists, economists, natural resource managers and scientists in State and local governments and those involved in water and landscape management.

Author Biography

GRAHAM HARRIS is Director of ESE Systems Pty Ltd. in Tasmania and Adjunct Professor at the Centre for Environment at the University of Tasmania.

Table of Contents

Preface; Dedication; Acknowledgements; 1. Preamble: the world we are in; 2. Complex systems; 3. New science, new tools, new challenges; 4. The complexity of ecology; 5. The generation of complexity; 6. Micro interactions and macro constraints; 7. A changing sense of place; 8. Complexity in created landscapes; 9. Catchment form and function; 10. Catchment loads - ecosystem impacts; 11. Change detection, monitoring and prediction; 12. Evidence, uncertainty and risk; 13. Modified landscapes: biodiversity; 14. Function in modified landscapes; 15. Environmental flows; 16. Evidence for global change; 17. Values and beliefs; 18. Managing environmental, social and economic systems; 19. Linking multiple capitals; 20. Community, capacity, leadership and collaboration; 21. A new environmental paradigm; 22. Emergent problems and emerging solutions; 23. Avoiding collapse.

Review

'An interesting and challenging book for those who see Earth System Science as a way forward.' Bulletin of the British Ecological Society '... a valuable resource for anyone interested in the relevance of complexity theory to applied ecology and the management of natural systems. ... Anyone who believes that landscape ecology offers tools and insights essential to effective management of natural resources and seriously wants to see landscape ecology integrated into management practices will find it an important and rewarding resource.' Landscape Ecology

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Harris weaves together a unique story of the complexity of global and regional sustainability.

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Seeking Sustainability in an Age of Complexity explains the difficulty of sustainability and why 'collapse' can occur. Using ideas from complexity theory, and its application in the areas of ecology, sociology and economics, Graham Harris weaves together a story showing just how complex the idea of achieving sustainability is, when applied at global and regional scales. This book will be of interest to ecologists, sociologists, economists, natural resource managers and scientists in State and local governments and those involved in water and landscape management.

Review Quote

'We have to be ready with the right ideas and proposals when the time comes and Harris provides a useful and timely synthesis of many of those ideas.' Trends in Ecology and Evolution

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Harris weaves together a unique story of the complexity of global and regional sustainability.

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Using ideas from complexity theory, and its application in the areas of ecology, sociology and economics, this book shows just how complex the idea of achieving sustainability is, when applied at global and regional scales, and will be of interest to ecologists, sociologists and natural resource managers.

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Using ideas from complexity theory, and its application in the areas of ecology, sociology and economics, this book shows just how complex the idea of achieving sustainability is, when applied at global and regional scales, and will be of interest to ecologists, sociologists and natural resource managers.

Details ISBN0521695325 Author Graham Harris Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521695325 ISBN-13 9780521695329 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Short Title SEEKING SUSTAINABILITY IN AN A DOI 10.1604/9780521695329 UK Release Date 2007-06-14 AU Release Date 2007-06-14 NZ Release Date 2007-06-14 Illustrations 1 Tables, unspecified Pages 376 Publication Date 2007-06-14 Alternative 9780511815140 DEWEY 338.927 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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