Environmental Science Theory : Concepts and Methods in a One-World, Problem-Oriented Paradigm
W.T. de Groot
Bok Engelsk 1992 · Electronic books.
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| Utgitt | Burlington : : Elsevier Science, , 1992.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (601 p.)
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Front Cover; Environmental Science Theory: Concepts and Methods in a One-World, Problem-Oriented Paradigm; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1. Introduction; 1.1. Environmental Science in The Netherlands and the Position of this study; 1.2. Theory and the Aims of Science; 1.3.Problem-Oriented Environmental Science; 1.4. Aim, Structure and Overview of this Study; Annex 1.I. Research Subjects .1986,1990; Annex 1.II. Empirical, Normative, Applied: A General Image; Chapter 2. A Discipline for Interdisciplinarity; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Exploring the Terminology. - 2.3. Mono-, Multi- and Interdisciplinarity at the Studies Level2.4. A Discipline for Interdisciplinarity : What it is and How to Make One; 2.5. Interdisciplinarity at the Theory Level; Annex 2.I. Principles of Curriculum Design; Chapter 3. Problem-In-Context: A Conceptual Framework for Environment Science; 3.1. Sources and Preview of Problem-in-Context; 3.2. Flashes in the Noosphere; 3.3. An Applied Studies Example; 3.4. Range of Application of the Problem-in-Context Framework; 3.5. Types of Research in the Problem-in-Context Framework; 3.6. Values and Normative Contextualization. - 3.7. Social Causes as Reflected EMIC Order (Or : People-Environment Systems Regained)3.8. Formalizing the Social Causes; 3.9. Formalizing the Environmental Problem; 3.10. Problem-in-Context Summarized; 3.11. Designing Research; Chapter 4. Values, Functions, Sustainability; 4.1. Introduction; 4.2. Final Variables, Functions, Quality: The Basic Relations; 4.3. Final Variables, Functions, Quality: Strengthening the System; 4.4. Workmg in the System: Parameter Identification and Aggregation; 4.5. The World Will Speak Through Us When We Let Go of the Metaphysical Voice. - 4.6. Operationalizing the Intrinsic Values of Nature and People-Nature Relationships4.7. Functions of the Environment; 4.8. Economic Evaluation, I: Sustainability in the National Accounts; 4.9. Economic Evaluation, II: Sustainability and Project Appraisal; Annex 4.I. Sustainability as the Foundational Modeling Variable; Chapter 5. Action-in-Context: Researching the Social Causes of Environmental Problems; 5.1. Introduction; 5.2. First Principle: Actors, Viewed Holistically; 5.3. Guidance and Field Methods; 5.4. The Core: Actions, Actors, Options, Motivations. - 5.5. Going Farther: The Actors Field5.6. Going Deeper: The Single-Actor Schema; 5.7. Actor Models; 5.8. Round-Up: Policy Options; Chapter 6. Participation in Environmental Management; 6.1. Exploring the Concept; 6.2. Social Depth of Participation; 6.3. Substantive Depth of Participation; 6.4. The Influence of the Participants; Annex 6.I.(with S .M. Zanen): Enhancing Participation of Local People - Some Basic Principles and an Example from Burkina Faso; Chapter 7. Interpretative Directions in Environmental Science; Summary; 7.1. Scientific Story-telling; 7.2. Exploring Hermeneutic Science. - 7.3. What is Interpretable?. - Having no competitive works, this unique publication presents a single structure for the analysis, explanation and solution of environmental problems, regardless of their location, nature or scale. In this problem-oriented approach, a coherent framework interconnects the study of facts and values, environmental systems, social causes and ethical premises. Counterbalancing current biases, the author emphasizes the fundamental, normative, economic and social-scientific aspects of truly interdisciplinary environmental science. For instance, the normative side of environmental problems are often
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| ISBN | 0444889930
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