The Structure and Dynamics of Human Ecosystems : Toward a Model for Understanding and Action /
William R. Burch, Gary E. Machlis, Jo Ellen Force.
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Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction -- 2. An Overview of the Model -- 3. Lessons and Legacies -- 4. The Ecosystem Concept in Biology -- 5. The Roots of Human Ecology -- 6. Key Components and Variables for Analyzing Human Ecosystems -- 7. Goals, Strategies, and Tactics for Inquiry and Action -- 8. Using the Model for Science during Crisis -- 9. Revitalizing Human Communities and Reclaiming Biological Communities -- 10. Toward a More Perfect Civic Order -- 11. Extending the Capability of the Model -- 12. Leaning Forward -- 13. Conclusion -- Notes -- Index