Panarchy: Understanding Transformations in Human and Natural Systems by Lance H.

Description: Panarchy by Lance H. Gunderson, C.S. Holling This work examines theories (models) of how systems (those of humans, nature, and combined human-natural systems) function, and attempts to understand those theories and how they can help researchers develop effective institutions and policies for environmental management. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Panarchy, a term devised to describe evolving hierarchical systems with multiple interrelated elements, offers an important new framework for understanding and resolving this dilemma. Panarchy is the structure in which systems, including those of nature (e.g., forests) and of humans (e.g., capitalism), as well as combined human-natural systems (e.g., institutions that govern natural resource use such as the Forest Service), are interlinked in continual adaptive cycles of growth, accumulation, restructuring, and renewal. These transformational cycles take place at scales ranging from a drop of water to the biosphere, over periods from days to geologic epochs. By understanding these cycles and their scales, researchers can identify the points at which a system is capable of accepting positive change, and can use those leverage points to foster resilience and sustainability within the system. Table of Contents List of FiguresList of TablesList of BoxesPreface PART I. IntroductionChapter 1. In Quest of a Theory of Adaptive Change PART II. Theories of ChangeChapter 2. Resilience and Adaptive CyclesChapter 3. Sustainability and PanarchiesChapter 4. Why Systems of People and Nature Are Not Just Social and Ecological SystemsChapter 5. Back to the Future: Ecosystem Dynamics and Local KnowledgeChapter 6. The Dynamics of Political Discourse in Seeking Sustainability PART III. Myths, Models, and MetaphorsChapter 7. Collapse, Learning, and RenewalChapter 8. Dynamic Interaction of Societies and Ecosystems-Linking Theories from Ecology, Economy, and SociologyChapter 9. A Future of SurprisesChapter 10. Resilience and Sustainability: The Economic Analysis of Nonlinear Dynamic Systems PART IV. Linking Theory to PracticeChapter 11. Resilient Rangelands-Adaptation in Complex SystemsChapter 12. Surprises and Sustainability: Cycles of Renewal in the EvergladesChapter 13. The Devil in the Dynamics: Adaptive Management on the Front LinesChapter 14. Planning for Resilience: Scenarios, Surprises, and Branch Points PART V. Summary and SynthesisChapter 15. Discoveries for Sustainable FuturesChapter 16. Toward an Integrative Synthesis Appendix A. A Model for Ecosystems with Alternative Stable StatesAppendix B. Optimizing Social Utility from Lake UseAppendix C. Tax as a Way to Direct SocietyAppendix D. Collective Action Problems and Their Effect on Political PowerReferencesList of ContributorsIndex Review "We denizens of the early twenty-first century have urgent need for an integrative theory that links changes in our global environment to underlying causes. Panarchy is the best presentation Ive seen of the elements of such a theory, considering everything from ecosystems to political action. Anyone desiring a serious understanding of our global environment--and that should be all of us--will find no better starting point for their quest."--John Holland "Professor of computer science and engineering and Professor of psychology, University of Michigan" Long Description Creating institutions to meet the challenge of sustainability is arguably the most important task confronting society; it is also dauntingly complex. Ecological, economic, and social elements all play a role, but despite ongoing efforts, researchers have yet to succeed in integrating the various disciplines in a way that gives adequate representation to the insights of each.Panarchy, a term devised to describe evolving hierarchical systems with multiple interrelated elements, offers an important new framework for understanding and resolving this dilemma. Panarchy is the structure in which systems, including those of nature (e.g., forests) and of humans (e.g., capitalism), as well as combined human-natural systems (e.g., institutions that govern natural resource use such as the Forest Service), are interlinked in continual adaptive cycles of growth, accumulation, restructuring, and renewal. These transformational cycles take place at scales ranging from a drop of water to the biosphere, over periods from days to geologic epochs. By understanding these cycles and their scales, researchers can identify the points at which a system is capable of accepting positive change, and can use those leverage points to foster resilience and sustainability within the system.This volume brings together leading thinkers on the subject -- including Fikret Berkes, Buz Brock, Steve Carpenter, Carl Folke, Lance Gunderson, C.S. Holling, Don Ludwig, Karl-Goran Maler, Charles Perrings, Marten Scheffer, Brian Walker, and Frances Westley -- to develop and examine the concept of panarchy and to consider how it can be applied to human, natural, and human-natural systems. Throughout, contributors seek to identify adaptive approaches to management that recognize uncertainty and encourage innovation while fostering resilience.The book is a fundamental new development in a widely acclaimed line of inquiry. It represents the first step in integrating disciplinary knowledge for the adaptive management of human-natural systems across widely divergent scales, and offers an important base of knowledge from which institutions for adaptive management can be developed. It will be an invaluable source of ideas and understanding for students, researchers, and professionals involved with ecology, conservation biology, ecological economics, environmental policy, or related fields. Review Text "We denizens of the early twenty-first century have urgent need for an integrative theory that links changes in our global environment to underlying causes. Panarchy is the best presentation Ive seen of the elements of such a theory, considering everything from ecosystems to political action. Anyone desiring a serious understanding of our global environment--and that should be all of us--will find no better starting point for their quest." Review Quote "Resilience, timing, adaptation-these are the three pillars upon which the emergent properties of interacting systems rest. When the systems are the economy and the environment, understanding of the relationships among these concepts is crucial. This volume does a better job of explaining how to manage both money and nature to ensure humanitys long-term future than any other work I know of. Read and reflect." Details ISBN1559638575 Publisher Island Press Language English ISBN-10 1559638575 ISBN-13 9781559638579 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2001 Imprint Island Press Subtitle Understanding Transformations in Human and Natural Systems Place of Publication Washington Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations Edition 1st Edited by C. S. Holling Pages 536 Author C.S. Holling Short Title PANARCHY DOI 10.1604/9781559638579 UK Release Date 2001-12-01 NZ Release Date 2001-12-01 US Release Date 2001-12-01 Publication Date 2001-12-01 DEWEY 333.7 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2001-12-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130748404;

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