Social-Ecological Resilience and Law

By: Ahjond Garmestani and Craig Allen

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Synopsis: Environmental law envisions ecological systems as existing in an equilibrium state, reinforcing a rigid legal framework unable to absorb rapid environmental changes and innovations in sustainability. For the past four decades, "resilience theory," which embraces uncertainty and nonlinear dynamics in complex adaptive systems, has provided a robust, invaluable foundation for sound environmental management. Reforming American law to incorporate this knowledge is the key to sustainability. This volume features top legal and resilience scholars speaking on resilience theory and its legal applications to climate change, biodiversity, national parks, and water law.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 384 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780231536356
Related ISBNs:: 9780231160582
Publisher:: Columbia University Press
Date of Addition:: 11/24/20
Copyrighted By:: Columbia University Press
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Outdoors and Nature, Technology, Earth Sciences, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
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