Perspectives on Ecological Integrity

Abstract

1. Introduction J. Lemons, L. Westra. Conceptual dimensions of integrity. 2. Ecosystem integrity and sustainability: the foundational value of the wild L. Westra. 3. Ecological integrity: reclaiming lost connections J.R. Karr, E.W. Chu. 4. Embracing complexity: the challenge of the ecosystem approach J.J. Kay, E. Schneider. 5. Ecological integrity and sustainability: buzzwords in conflict? R.F. Noss. 6. Ecosystem integrity: a causal necessity R.E. Ulanowicz. 7. Ecosystem integrity in a context of ecostudies as related to the Great Lakes region H.A. Regier. 8. Universal environmental sustainability and the principle of integrity R. Goodland, H. Daly. Integrity: science, ethics, and policy. 9. Hard ecology, soft ecology, and ecosystem integrity K. Shrader-Frechette. 10. Science for the post normal age S.O. Funtowicz, J.R. Ravetz. 11. The value of integrity M. Sagoff. Case studies and practical consequences of applying integrity. 12. Ecological integrity and national parks J. Lemons. 13. The importance of landscape in ecosystem integrity: the example of Everglades restoration efforts D.M. Flemming, et al. 14. Integrity, sustainability, biodiversity and forestry P. Miller. 15. The global population, food, and the environment D. Pimentel. 16. Sustainable development and economic growth J.E. Reichart, P.H. Werhane. 17. Ethical obligations of multinational corporations to the global environment: the McDonald's Corporation and conservation J.D. Nations, et al. Index.