{"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\u003cbr\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. \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":"Default Title","offer_id":50328902795538,"sku":"9780820322209","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3e046b9b-78d0-4ed6-a019-b62056dd4621.jpg?v=1727754272","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/philosophy-of-ecology-9780820322209","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}