The Science of the Struggle for Existence: On the Foundations of Ecology

by Gregory J. Cooper

Book Overview

Gregory Cooper's study examines issues in the philosophy of ecology that have been a source of controversy since the existence of ecology as a discipline. These controversies revolve around the concept of a balance of nature; the possibility of general ecological knowledge; and the role of model-building in ecology. The analysis has cross-disciplinary appeal and will interest students and professionals in science, the philosophy of science, and environmental...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521804329
• ISBN13: 9780521804325
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.3"