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Book SynopsisComplexity theory reveals the many interactions between natural and social systems, providing a better understanding of the general principles that can help solve some of the most pressing environmental issues. This work bridges the gap between theoretical and applied perspectives in the management of complex adaptive systems.
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction, by Jon Norberg and Graeme S. Cumming Part 1: Diversity and Heterogeneity Introduction 1. Environmental Asymmetries, by Graeme S. Cumming, Grenville Barnes, and Jane Southworth 2. Diversity and Resilience of Social-Ecological Systems, by Jon Norberg, James Wilson, Brian Walker, and Elinor Ostrom Part 2: Networks Introduction 3. A Network Perspective on Modularity and Control of Flow in Robust Systems, by Colleen Webb and Orjan Bodin 4: Social Networks as Sources of Resilience in Social-Ecological Systems, by Thomas Hahn, Lisen Schultz, Carl Folke, and Per Olsson Part 3: Information Processing Introduction 5. Theoretical Challenges: Information Processing and Navigation in Social-Ecological Systems, by John M. Anderies and Jon Norberg 6. Regime Shifts, Environmental Signals, Uncertainty, and Policy Choice, by William A. Brock, Stephen R. Carpenter, and Marten Scheffer Part 4: Practical Approaches Introduction 7. Participation in Building Scenarios of Regional Development, by Louis Lebel and Elena Bennett 8. Practicing Adaptive Management in Complex Social-Ecological Systems, by Lance Gunderson, Garry Peterson, and C. S. Holling 9. Scale and Complex Systems, by Graeme Cumming and Jon Norberg Complexity Theory for a Sustainable Future: Conclusions and Outlook, by Jon Norberg and Graeme Cumming Index
