{"product_id":"philosophy-of-ecology-paperback","title":"Philosophy of Ecology - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid R. Keller\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eFrank B. Golley\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDaniel Simberloff\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 9.12 x 6.46 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 05, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130431606919,"sku":"9780820322209","price":59.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/6201be3a8983bf6fa44452b8a0ccd215.webp?v=1732610755","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/philosophy-of-ecology-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}