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Routes of Theory Change
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By
Beatrix Beisner, University of Quebec at Montreal, Department of Biological Sciences, Canada
Edited By
Kim Cuddington, Ohio University, Department of Biological Sciences, Athens, U.S.A.
Included in series
Theoretical Ecology Series,
Description
This edited volume in the Theoretical Ecology series addresses the historical development and evolution of theoretical ideas
in the field of ecology. Not only does it recount the history of the discipline by practitioners of the science of ecology, it includes
commentary on these historical reflections by philosophers of science. Even though the theories discussed are, in many cases, are at
the forefront of research, the language and approach make this material accessible to non-theoreticians. The book is structured in 5
major sections including population ecology, epidemiology, community ecology, evolutionary biology and ecosystem ecology. In each section
a chapter by an eminent, experienced ecologist is complemented by analysis from a newer, cutting-edge researcher.
Audience
practicing ecologists, to philosophers of science, and to anyone interested in the history of ecology
Contents
1. Why a History of Ecology: An Introduction
Beatrix E. Beisner and Kim Cuddington
Part I
POPULATION ECOLOGY
2. Unstructured Models in
Ecology: Past, Present and Future
3.Unstructured population models: Do population-level assumptions yield general theory?
4. The ?Structure?
of Population Ecology: Philosophical Reflections on Unstructured and Structured Models
Part II
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ECOLOGY
5. The Law of
Mass Action in Epidemiology: A Historical Perspective
6. Extensions to Mass Action Mixing
7. Mass Action and System Analysis of Infection
Transmission
Part III
COMMUNITY ECOLOGY
8. Community Diversity and Stability: Changing Perspectives and Changing Definitions
9. Perspectives
on Diversity, Structure and Stability
10. Diversity and Stability: Theories, Models and Data
Part IV
EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY
11. On the
Integration of Community Ecology and Evolutionary Biology: Historical Perspectives and Current Prospects
12. Modeling the ecological
context of evolutionary change: deja vu or something new?
13. The Elusive Synthesis
Part V
ECOSYSTEM ECOLOGY
14. The Loss of Narrative
15. Ecological Management: Control, Uncertainty and Understanding
16. Is Ecosystem Management a Postmodern Science?
Kevin de Laplante
Part VI
CONCLUSION
17. Kuhnian Paradigms Lost: Embracing the pluralism of ecological theory
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Paperback, 464 pages, publication date: JUL-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-088459-9
ISBN-10: 0-12-088459-3
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
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